> The state of Maryland's largest medical malpractice insurer wants to give a payout to doctors, but state officials are against it. Article
> Indiana is considering making nearly $60 million in extra payments to Medicaid physicians, the state's first reimbursement boost since 1994. Article
> Microsoft has launched a no-cost personal health record this week, with help from a variety of providers, trade groups and device makers. FierceHealthIT
> HHS is launching a pilot test of the National Health Information Network with nine local health information exchanges. FierceHealthIT
And Finally... Oh, OK, so it isn't there just to keep surgeons busy. Article