> Physicians continue to voice opposition to the use of detailed data on their prescribing patterns in pharma drug marketing strategies. Article [1]
> As part of his large health reform plans, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell (D) has established a new commission intended to improve care for patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Article [2]
> Illinois legislators have approved a new law which will require state and private health insurance plans to cover comprehensive breast exams. Article [3] (reg. req.)
> Retail clinic operator The Little Clinic plans to open locations in south Florida supermarkets. Article [4]
> An Atlanta county commissioner is hopping mad after being shut out of a meeting by the board running the region's Grady Memorial Hospital. Article [5]
And Finally... Maybe the Three Blind Mice have some hope. Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hpolicy.cfm#45074
[2] http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hpolicy.cfm#45081
[3] http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-breastexam_23may23,1,3543738.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
[4] http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2007/05/21/daily17.html?b=1179720000^1466242
[5] http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2007/05/23/meshgrady0523a.html
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070522/ap_on_he_me/eye_disease_jackson_lab;_ylt=AuuH0Tfg.2Zl4VbrMnzCnRXMWM0F