> McKesson has acquired D & K Healthcare, a drug distributor with a strong presence in the South and Midwest, in a deal valued at $206.8 million. Story
> Following up on last week's buy of Neighborcare, long-term care provider Omnicare said it will acquire excellRX for $269 million. Release
> The new Medicaid Commission features a Tennessee Republican as chair and several free-market advocates. It will report back September 1. Story
> The Veteran's Administration said it has signed up to use Foresight's Instream to validate claims across its system. Release
> Despite concerns on the part of some hospitals, the temp nursing industry is booming. Story
> The New York Times looks at the ins and (mostly) outs of the individual insurance market. Story
> Zix's Pocketscript has been chosen by Aetna to support its New Jersey e-prescribing push. Release
> The Huntington Medical Group said it has signed to use the Misys EMR system. Story
> The New York Times has much more detail on the surgery fraud cases in Southern Cal discovered last year. Story
> Chutes & Ladders: Former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson will serve as chairman of the MDVIP Committee on Cost Reduction through Preventive Healthcare. Release
And Finally... German doctors working in the UK are warned not to expect Teutonic efficiency. Story