ALSO NOTED: Potential reorg of NIH; DOJ focus on pain management specialists; and much more...

> NPR examines the potential reorganization of the National Institutes of Health. Story

> The New York Times examines the Justice Department's focus on pain management specialists and the "epidemic" of prescription drug abuse. Story

> Israeli generic drug maker Teva said it will buy competitor Ivax for $7.4 billion in cash. Story

>  In San Diego, AMN Healthcare CEO Steve Francis looks to be a dark horse in a wild and wacky election to replace disgraced mayor Dick Murphy. Story

> IT: Hackers breach security protecting the health records for 43,000 students at the University of Colorado. Story

> Could HealthSouth be a sleeper steal for investors? Story

> The Blackberry remains widely popular with doctors, but what happens to sensitive medical data when a doctor loses one? Story

> The "unholy" alliance between Hillary Clinton and Newt Gingrich appears to be permanent. That may indicate where healthcare politics are headed in the next few years. Story

> Zix and eClinicalworks have formed an alliance of their own. Release

> Some analysts suspect the recent sale of five smaller hospitals by HCA is a tip off that a strategic shift is underway at the Nashville based healthcare giant. Story

> The American Red Cross signs with Convivo to boost its online fund raising efforts. Release

And Finally... The Chicago Tribune explores the ins and outs of the hospitalist trend. Story

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