ALSO NOTED: Saint Barnabas targeted by suit; Mass. unions in squabble; and much more...

> New Jersey's Saint Barnabas Health System is the target of two class action lawsuits filed on behalf of hospitals that allege the provider did not properly share outlier payments. Article

> In Massachusetts, nurses unions are competing to attract members and win influence in the state. Article

> The South African government invited bids for a new electronic medical records system serving the country's public hospitals. Article

> Paramedics in the Pittsburgh area will soon begin a series of trials testing new emergency treatments for patients in critical condition, in a UPMC-led initiative. Article

> The New Jersey Hospital Association says a program designed to prevent hospital acquired infections is saving lives. Article

And Finally... Health Wonk Review is up at IBM's HealthNex. Article