> PBM Medco says its quarterly profit is up 8 percent and that revenue beat expectations. Story
> Hospital software vendor Eclipsys almost got into the black last quarter; almost all of its loss was a pay-off for the outgoing CEO. Story
> Harvard's Jeremy Nobel argues health data networks can help reduce the number of malpractice suits. Story
> Stock picker Jim Cramer likes the PBM, health plans and pharmacy sector. Story
> An innovative women's program at King/Drew Medical draws rare applause for the facility. Story
> California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed legislation which would require healthier menus for California schools. Supporters say the law could serve as a national model. Story
> Arkansas Gov. and diet model Mike Huckabee, recently sworn in as head of the National Governors Association, has endorsed stricter nutrition guidelines for schools in his state. Story
> Mars says it is in talks with several major pharmaceutical companies to produce drugs incorporating chocolate as a key ingredient. The company says research has confirmed the therapeutic properties of cocoa. Story
> Kaiser Permanente is getting its HealthConnect EMR system up and running in its Georgia medical centers. Story
> Some analysts are impressed with the prospects for Triad's regional approach to its hospital business. Story
> In Houston, the future is unclear for St. Joseph's hospital. Story
> In Missouri, legislators want unwed fathers to reimburse the state for the hospital bills run up by low-income women participating in the local Medicaid program. Story
And Finally... It's never too late for doctors to say they're sorry. Story