ALSO NOTED: Senate inquiry into Crawford resignation underway; HIP, Group Health Merger draws scrutiny; and much more...

> As expected, an inquiry into Lester Crawford's resignation last week has begun. Article

> In New York, the proposed merger of Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP) and Group Health is drawing fire. Article

> Lots of Helping Hands, a non-profit, has launched a very useful new web-based tool which lets patient caregivers coordinate scheduling. Release

> The Wall Street Journal looks at the questionable ethics of lab referrals which allow some doctors to make money on patient tests. Report (sub. req.)

> Independence Blue Cross said it has selected AllScripts to run its e-prescribing initiative. Release

And Finally... UCLA urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman, a leader in the drive for female sexual dysfunction drugs, has a lot of critics. She's says they're jealous, and she just may be right. Article