> An internal review at the University of Pittsburgh has produced a report that is harshly critical of Dr. Gerald Schatten, the co-author of an ill-fated research paper published with South Korea's Hwang Woo-suk. Article (WSJ sub. req.)
> According to critics, iPledge, a Web-based system set up by the to monitor the use of the acne drug Accutane by pregnant women, is a "disaster." Article
> If you're a physician, there are some professional deductions you should be sure to consider as your prepare to file your taxes. Article
> Sprint and Global CareQuest will offer Integrated Clinical Information System Mobile (ICIS Mobile) access for Sprint's handheld devices and smart phones. Blog
> San Mateo Medical Center is experimenting with a Web-based system that allows non-English speaking patients to talk with translators at other hospitals. Article
> In Massachusetts, an investigation into possible Medicaid overbilling picks up speed. Article
> The Florida Hospital Association is lobbying for legislation to remove pressure on emergency departments. Article
> A series of new TV spots rips non-profit Catholic Hospitals in Illinois. Article
> Illinois hospitals could face up to $1 billion in cuts under the administration's new Medicare proposals. Article
And Finally... A 37 pound woman has given birth to a baby weighing 3 pounds and 7 ounces at Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Article