> The National Alliance for Health Information Technology continues to push for broader exemptions from federal anti-kickback laws that prevent hospitals from donating software and computers to physicians. Report
> Ten former Emdeon employees were indicted yesterday for their role in the Medical Manager accounting scandal. Article (Wall Street Journal sub. req.)
> Chutes & Ladders: Healthcare IT group CalRHIO announced the names of its board members this week. Quality expert Jo Ellen Hylind Ross will serve as chairwoman. Article
> The federal and state investigation of the liver transplant program at the University of California Irvine has been broadened to include the entire hospital. Article
> Columbus Children's Hospital has signed with MercuryMD in a deal that will provide the MData Mobile Information Service to 850 physicians. Release
> American Medical Alert said it has signed a five-year deal with McKesson to provide the drug distributor with 24/7 patient monitoring services. Article
> Houston's Memorial Hermann Medical Center will use an electronic exchange developed by HealthVision to allow data sharing between facilities. The system goes live this month. Release
> The Michigan Health Information Network held its first meeting in Lansing on Wednesday, attracting about 300 healthcare and IT professionals. Article
And Finally... While harassment by physicians is widely talked about, harassment of nurses by patients may actually be a bigger problem. Article