> House Democrats have asked the GAO to conduct a study of the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor program, citing reports of problems in its implementation. Article
> Kaiser Permanente has announced plans to build a new, energy-friendly 314-bed hospital in Southern California--at a price tag of $700 million. Article
> The CEO with financially-struggling Atlanta hospital Grady Memorial may get a $750,000 payout now that her contract has been terminated. Article
> Blue Shield of California plans to expand its infection control program to 50 hospitals, citing savings it has already generated from initial efforts. Article
And Finally... Like air travel wasn't stressful enough...now they try this. Article