> A new international poll by the UK-based group PatientView finds that many health groups suspect that EMRs could lead to privacy problems for consumers and have a negative impact on the doctor-patient relationship. Article
> Perot Systems said it has reached an agreement to provide application management services to Virginia-based Sentara Healthcare. Release
> The Indiana Network for Patient Care (INPC) is seen as a model in the national movement toward interoperable health networks. Article
> Florida-based Physician Practice Information Services said it has selected A4 Health Systems as its preferred vendor. Release
> Ascendent Systems said it is implementing its PowerConnect system at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Physicians and staff get wireless device access to the hospital's legacy phone system. Release
And Finally... The first partial face transplant--announced this week in France--has led to controversy over the ethical implications of the procedure. Article