> Several states have come together to mount a federal challenge to the Bush administration's refusal to let them expand their S-CHIP programs. Article [1]
> Florida hospital organizations are asking state legislators to extend the state's no-fault personal injury protection law, which will otherwise sunset. Article [2]
> Boston University has begun offering what it calls a "pocket" MBA for physicians who want to improve their management skills and business-side resume. Article [3]
> A Kansas health system has begun asking for substantial upfront payments from some uninsured patients seeking non-emergency care. Article [4]
> Physician usage of Internet-connected smartphones may shoot through the roof in coming years. FierceHealthIT [5]
And Finally... So how much do you think it's worth? Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071002/ap_on_re_us/children_s_health;_ylt=Aqgm.UzqWvO.qOrfZpn9nTms0NUE
[2] http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2007/10/01/daily4.html?b=1191211200^1528500
[3] http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2007/10/01/daily9.html?b=1191211200^1528519
[4] http://www.kansascity.com/business/columnists/story/298860.html
[5] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/study-dramatic-spike-physician-smartphone-use-predicted/2007-10-01
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071001/ennew_afp/entertainmentbritainmusicinternetradiohead_071001182804;_ylt=Ajo98k3uOF7Wa4qpxSaOoRes0NUE