> Federal prosecutors say they will not bring perjury charges against Richard Scrushy. The SEC charges against him are not affected. Story (Wall Street Journal sub. req.)
> Respected cardiologist Eric J. Topol writes that Natracor should be off the market in a commentary in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. Story
> Britain debates the privacy issues involved access to patient records in the NHS Connecting to Health Initiative. Story
> A salary survey releases embarrassing details for doctors at King/Drew Medical Center a day after news reports of another patient death at the hospital. Story
> Readers offer criticism of the recent CPOE error study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. Story (sub. req.)
> California nurses reach four-year deal with hospital system Catholic Healthcare West. Story
> An Iraqi boy received surgery to repair a congenital heart defect at Texas Children's Heart Center in Texas after US troops pitched in to pay for the operation. Story
> The Houston Chronicle profiles Barbara Lee Bass, the new chief of surgery at Methodist Hospital, who must rebuild the program following last year's split with Baylor. Story
> Misys says it has acquired Paris-based boutique risk management software firm Almonde for $18 million. Story
> Proponents of a new National Capital Medical Center in Washington, DC, get a very cool reception from local officials. Story
> National Care Network (NCN) said it has acquired Data Advantage. Release
> Chutes & Ladders: MedicAlert announced today that Dr. Robert C. Johnson, formerly the CEO of PCS Health Systems, has been named to its board. Release
And Finally: The jury is ready in Texas for the first Vioxx trial. Story