> A new study looks at how children are frequently prescribed drugs developed and tested for adults. Article [1]
> To cut breast cancer deaths among black women, Chicago's health care system needs major changes, a task force has found. Article [2]
> San Diego will soon launch a new chronic disease management program which will divert patients from emergency departments into routine care. Article [3]
> A new trade association is working to help medical practices do business, offering them tools that will help them collect payments and track indigent care. FierceHealthIT [4]
And Finally... I knew there was a reason sailors and longshoremen enjoyed their jobs so much. Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=48256
[2] http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-cancer_bothoct18,0,2735430.story
[3] http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071017-0704-1bo17healthprogram.html
[4] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/group-works-bring-medical-practices-web/2007-10-15
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071017/wl_uk_afp/britainemploymentlanguageoffbeat;_ylt=Aiy5zWVOqR4dlDYICS9IpEas0NUE