ALSO NOTED: Liver transplant program at St. Vincent's Medical Center suspends operations; Frist responds publicly to HCA stock

> The highly-regarded liver transplant program at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles has suspended operations following a scandal in which a Saudi Arabian patient was bumped ahead of other patients. Story

> Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) responded publicly for the first time to criticism of the June sale of his position in family-owned healthcare giant HCA. Story

> In Washington, some critics are arguing that the proposed expansion of the Medicaid program to Katrina evacuees "does the storm survivors an injustice." Story

> The American College of Emergency Physicians plans a rally today in Washington to support legislation to increase federal funding of emergency services. Website

> Two residents at Brigham and Women's Hospital think new medical dramas like "Grey's Anatomy" are an insult to the healthcare field. Story

> Cancer experts at Sloan Kettering Medical Center warn that some natural supplements can interfere with chemotheraputic agents. Story

> The New York Times takes a look at the evidence supporting the theory that dietary changes can significantly influence a patient's chances in the fight against cancer. Story

> Lester Crawford's wife told The New York Times that her husband was not fired, despite media reports to the contrary. Article

> Chutes & Ladders: Philadelphia's Friends Hospital has named Gloria Zankowski as CEO. Story

> Atlanta's Grady Hospital has narrowly avoided serious penalties for ignoring CMS rules requiring it to report medical errors. Story

> HIT: The Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations has formed an IT advisory panel. Release

> And Finally... A doctor in Torrance, California, is threatening to sue after city officials decided to charge a $200 fee for any EMS call to a clinic or physician's practice. Story

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