> The HealthSouth restructuring continues: The company has now agreed to sell its corporate headquarters to help pay down its long-term debt. Article [1]
> Illinois has extended the life of its Certificate of Need legislation for another year. The law also makes it easier for applicants who want to build in high-growth areas. Article [2] (Modern Healthcare sub. req.)
> Patients are increasingly creating online communities to share their experiences with medical areas and strategize ways to prevent them. Article [3]
> With the departure of Wall Street darling David Colby, the former CFO, WellPoint execs are working to keep market confidence high. Article [4]
> Google promotes its vision for healthcare data management. Article [5]
> PHRs are becoming a very hot topic--but physicians aren't thrilled by the idea. Article [6]
> A hospital in a rural community has dramatically improved its capacity to treat strokes by signing up for telemedicine support. Article [7]
> A California health data exchange has found a new, automated way to identify diabetics. Article [8]
And Finally... At least he'll go out laughing. Article [9]
Links:
[1] http://www.modernhealthcare.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070601/REG/306010006
[2] http://www.modernhealthcare.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070601/REG/306010007
[3] http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2007/5/30/Medical-Errors-Drive-Wave-of-New-Patient-Safety-Web-Sites.aspx
[4] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/01/AR2007060100025.html
[5] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/a-google-vision-for-health-data/2007-06-04
[6] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/phrs-create-physician-fears/2007-06-04
[7] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/hospital-uses-remote-neurologists-to-treat-strokes/2007-06-04
[8] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/california-rhio-targets-diabetics/2007-06-04
[9] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_re_us/texas_executions;_ylt=AmIy5DQuhiuXP6AwYWekBLjMWM0F