ALSO NOTED: Wall Street disappointed by Emdeon, Fresenius says Renal Care deal may be delayed;Spitzer suit may be last straw fo

> Fundamental changes may be on the way at the massive IT program at the Department of Veterans Affairs. New legislation which would "streamline operations" by $1.7 billion passed in the House this week. Article

> Emdeon, (the company formerly known as WebMD), said its revenues and profits was 3.23 for 3Q were up slightly on a year ago, but investors traded the stock down by 15%. Article   

> Fresenius Medical Care said its acquisition of the Renal Care Group may be delayed until next year by the FTC's request for information on the transaction. Article 

> A growing number of employers are warning former workers that they will lose access to their health coverage if they participate in Medicare Part D. Article

> NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's investigation into possible wrongdoing at Guidant Corporation may be the last straw for the J & J - Guidant deal, observers argue. Article

> Chutes & Ladders: PeachCare commissioner Tim Burgess has resigned to accept a position at the University of Georgia. Article

> The Colorado Managed Care Review finds that Denver's for-profit hospitals made about twice as much as their charity counterparts. Article

> The General Accounting Office released a report detailing the government's response to last year's flu vaccine shortage. Article

AND FINALLY: Detroit woman accused of interfering with son's care. Article  

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