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ALSO NOTED: Humana spends $360M for benefits provider; WellSpot plans 100 retail clinics; and much more...

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> Humana acquired an Atlanta-based dental and vision benefits company for $360 million. The company, CompBenefits Corp., serves about 14,000 employer groups in 22 states. Article

> The WellSpot retail clinic chain has aggressive expansion plans. It says it plans to open 100 clinics during 2008. Article

> Presidential candidate Barack Obama says his proposal allowing the federal government to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies could save big bucks. Article

> Michigan public health officials have added 150 prescription drugs to its drug price database. Article

And Finally... Meet diabulimia, a new and deadly epidemic among teenage diabetics. Article

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