> The CEO of a Boston-area hospital delivers a gentle rebuke to one of his competitors, arguing that said competitor could stand to be more cooperative. Meanwhile, a daily newspaper columnist spells out just how aggressive they can be. Blog and Article
> Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts begins asking mental health patients to fill out a detailed personal questionnaire. The health plan says that the questionnaire is totally, completely optional...but oh, by the way, providers may lose out on annual cost increases if too many patients decline to fill it out. Article
> With health system changes--and special education for doctors and nurses--in place, indigenous Australians are finding it easier to access the healthcare system. Article
> For the first time, Vietnamese doctors get access to medical malpractice insurance. Article
> The Pakistani government works to modernize its health system. Article
> A 77-year old Honolulu hospital closes, pushed into bankruptcy by tax debts, low patient volume and high expenses. Article
And Finally… A nurse fights diabetes, HIV/AIDS, addiction and other poverty-borne ills in the troubled core of an inner city neighborhood. Blog