> The U.S. death rate fell by nearly 50,000 as deaths from cancer, heart disease and stroke all dropped. Surprised officials are calling the turnaround "remarkable." Article
> California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed into law a bill requiring name-based HIV reporting in the state. The new law goes into effect today. Article
> As of April 21, businesses with less than $5 million in revenue will be required to be in full compliance with HIPAA, eWeek reports. Article
> Georgia Tech says it has developed software based on CDC modelling that allows health departments to prepare to better fight pandemics. Thirty-five state health departments have plans to use the program, which is known as RealOpt. Article
> An Arizona hospital has banned a reporter from its premises--except for treatment--in response to a negative story she wrote. Article
> The ownership at Indianapolis-based Suros Surgical sells out to Hologic for $234 million. Article
> Cerner said it will partner with the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine to develop a new interactive healthcare learning tool. Article
And Finally… A 77-year-old Florida man has been arrested by authorities for posing as doctor and going door to door offering women free breast exams. One of the imposter's victims became suspicious when he attempted to remove her underwear. Article