ALSO NOTED: Thomson buys Solucient; Speculating about Sicko; and much more...

> The Thomson Corporation will acquire Solucient, a provider of healthcare decision support solutions, for an undisclosed sum. Report

> Though drug makers and HMOs will likely face the brunt of the criticism in Michael Moore's Sicko, providers may also feel the love. Blog

> If the HCA buyout goes through, the company will face a bumpy a road--at least in the beginning. Article

> Electronic medical records present a whole host of legal problems for both doctors and patients. Report

And Finally… The healthcare industry places a lot of faith in evidence-based medicine. But where does luck fit in? Article