> The unusual situation at Maryland's CareFirst says a lot about the problem facing non-profits in the U.S. these days. The goal: reduce profits as quickly as possible to avoid criticism. Article
> Chutes & Ladders: UMDNJ President Dr. John D. Petillo has been removed by Gov. Jon Corzine, The New York Times reports. Article
> Tens of thousands of returning residents have strained the heavily damaged healthcare system in New Orleans to the breaking point. Article
> Two employees of Siemens Medical Solutions were indicted on federal fraud charges following a Department of Justice investigation into a radiology equipment contract at Chicago's Stroger Hospital. Release
> Epic has integrated the Elsevier iConsult clinical decision support system into its EHR applications. Release
> Health Facilities Management examines trends in nursing unit design, presenting a round table of leading healthcare architects who share their views on trends in the field. Article
> A trial paid for by the National Institutes of Health tests the theory that giving anti-HIV drugs to people without the disease offers them some protection. Article
And Finally... Major changes are underway at Australia's Health Connect program. The billion-dollar effort will perform radical surgery on the country's HIT infrastructure. Critics want PM Howard John Howard to take over recent problems. Article