> Here we go again. Congress has passed another version of S-CHIP, and President Bush has promised another veto. Article [1]
> Boston officials are asking Caritas Christi Health System to let one of its hospitals begin looking for a buyer independently. Article [2]
> Jackson Health System, parent of giant Florida public hospital Jackson Memorial, has struck a deal under which Florida International University's medical students will do their teaching programs there. Article [3]
> Pharmaceutical sales in the U.S. will drop to one-third of global sales next year, from a 50 percent share only two years ago, according to IMS Health. Article [4]
And Finally... Now this is a big rate hike, no matter how you slice it. Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071102/ap_on_go_co/children_s_health_73
[2] http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2007/11/02/caritas_has_a_plan_is_open_to_talks/
[3] http://www.miamiherald.com/152/story/292869.html
[4] http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2007/11/01/firm_us_drug_sales_will_fall_17_percent/
[5] http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/health/337795_lifewise02.html