> A judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking HHS from adopting a new method for determining the average manufacturer price for drugs covered by Medicaid. Article
> Some Washington state doctors are fighting a new rule which would limit physician ownership of hospitals, saying that in this case, it will close a much-needed rural facility. Article
> An ambulatory care accreditation body has adopted new standards designed to address health IT improvements and communication with patients. Article
> Looks like something's changed DEA officials' minds. They now plan to create a plan for phasing in electronic prescribing for controlled substances. FierceHealthIT
And Finally... When a consumer newspaper names a book on healthcare economics as a must-read, you know the industry's facing some big changes. Article