> The Tenet Shareholder's Committee emailed evidence that suggests that Louisiana AG Charles Foti's investigation of the company's role in the deaths at Memorial Medical Center is still ongoing. Blog
> Colorado lawmakers rejected a law that would have required PBMs to open their books and disclose ownership interests. Article
> Medicare will automatically enroll 1.2 million low-income seniors into Part D. Release
> First Consulting has a study out looking at the trend of health plans using technology to track physician performance and steer members to higher performing "tiers." Article
> Ekos said it has won $26 million in venture capital financing. The Seattle-area company is behind a system that uses a combination of ultrasound and drugs to target blood clots in the extremities. Article
> PracticeXpert said it had acquired physician billing services unit from RevCare. Article
> A Yale Medical School study has found patients who are treated for heart attacks or heart failure at top hospitals boost their chances of surviving considerably. Article
> The GAO says that the Defense Department and the Veterans Administration should better share healthcare IT resources. Article
> Medical City Dallas opened a $90 million expansion, complete with separate emergency rooms for kids and adults. Article
And Finally... Are they customers? Consumers? Or just possibly--patients? Peter Salgo tackles the changing realities of healthcare in a New York Times Op-Ed. Article