Medpedia is set to debut in late 2008 that combines the collective editing style of websites like wikipedia, with the information in a medical encyclopedia.  Leading healthcare facilities and governmental organizations are involved.

HHS announces the offering of incentive payments to physicians and other health professionals who use electronic prescribing technology.

CMS releases information about an open forum next Tuesday, along with a rural health fact sheet.

The director of the Congressional Budget Office testified before the Senate Finance Committee, stressing the importance of initiatives to speed the expanded use of Health Information Technology.

New standards for medical billing codes are on the way, and some healthcare personnel may not be fully aware of what changes are to come.

June 27th, 2008's news roundup features stories about RFID interference in hospitals, hospitalists effect on quality, online health care, and the new AMA president's views on Insurers' doctor ratings.