> Wisconsin may be boosting Medicaid payments for the state's hospitals. Article [1]
> CMS has decided to withhold an inspection report which details significant safety violations at the University of Iowa Hospitals. Article [2]
> Research by IT analyst firm Gartner suggests that healthcare IT spending is likely to increase dramatically over the next few years. FierceHealthIT [3]
> Sometimes, seeing clearly is dangerous. Or so says the FDA, which is prepping a warning for doctors who use drugs to help diagnose heart problems using ultrasound imaging. Report [4]
> A new report has concluded that smart IT use can improve the quality of long-term care. FierceHealthIT [5]
And Finally... Warning: Don't read this story unless you have a high tolerance for cuteness. Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=671616
[2] http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007710060345
[3] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/study-health-it-budgets-increase/2007-10-08
[4] http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/fda-slap-black-box-ultrasound-drugs/2007-10-08
[5] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/report-health-it-improves-long-term-care/2007-10-08
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071009/ap_on_fe_st/dog_nurses_kitten;_ylt=Avet0MbPpKUN60vODncdwTms0NUE