> TMF Health Quality Institute and the Texas Association for Home Care have joined a national CMS partnership designed to reduce the number of hospital visits from home health agencies. The state of Texas could save $13.5 million each year by focusing on preventative care to eliminate unnecessary hospital visits from home health agencies. Report [1]
> Illinois' Cook County residents will experience fewer health services and longer waits due to healthcare budget cuts. Report [2]
And Finally... William Li, a student at the University of Toronto, has designed a videogame that helps children afflicted with cerebral palsy. FierceGameBiz Article [3]
Links:
[1] http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2007/01/08/daily30.html
[2] http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-0701100043jan10,1,6093673.story?coll=chi-health-hed
[3] http://www.fiercegamebiz.com/story/spotlight-student-makes-game-for-kids-with-cerebral-palsy/2007-01-11