News From Around the Web
> Two Catholic health systems with hospitals across Southern California are closer to a merger that will expand their market from Alaska to Texas, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Article
> Bringing acutely ill children home from the hospital can overwhelm family caregivers and affect a child's recovery and long-term health, according to a study from researchers at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and published in the journal Pediatrics. Study announcement
> Weak laws and lax enforcement have allowed people who impersonate nurses to work with patients in Georgia, often with little chance of getting caught or punished, according to a review by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Article
Health IT News
> More healthcare organizations are starting to look outside their walls for app development, infrastructure services and more. Article
> Hospitals today better understand the Webs security risks they face, but how to tackle those issues is less clear, according to a survey conducted by HIMSS Analytics in partnership with Akamai. Article
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