ALSO NOTED: BCBS of MN launches employer wellness program; DC area blood donations falter; and much more...

> Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has announced that it will begun funding employee wellness programs for 20 of the state's mid-sized employers. Article [1]

> DC-area blood donations have fallen to a "crisis" level, experts say. Article [2]

> A new study suggests CDHPs that couple the new structure with other benefit design improvements are better at saving money. Article [3]

> Even in Canada's publicly-funded health system, health officials who don't apologize for mistakes are more likely to get sued. Article [4]

> An emerging San Francisco-based vendor has struck a deal with search giant Google to distribute Google text ads within its EMR, a step which may mark the first time that an EMR vendor has financed its offering this way. Report [5]

And Finally... Which healthcare jobs made the list of the year's most sought-after careers? Article [6]