> Sacramento, CA-based Sutter Health has been awarded $6.1 million by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to develop model patient safety programs in its hospitals. Sutter plans to match the grant, bringing total program funding to about $12 million. Release
> UnitedHealth is assuring its business customers that things are under control despite ongoing financial controversies and executive departures. But some aren't convinced. Article
> In other news, Sutter says it plans to set up its own specialty lab by the end of 2007. The 26-hospital chain wants to stop outsourcing testing the bulk of its testing work. Article
> Home health workers are protesting California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto of a bill that would have increased funding for home-based health services. Article
And Finally... In these stressful times, even babies may need psychotherapy. Article (WSJ sub. req.)