> A new survey concludes that HIT execs would like to see the industry adopt a uniform way for verifying healthcare data security. Article [1]

> AT&T and the state of Tennessee have created the state's first health data exchange. Article [2]

> New York plans to give some of its area physicians a push toward EMR use, by paying part of the cost of EMR adoption for physicians whose practice include 30 percent uninsured or Medicaid-eligible consumers. Article [3]

> It's another victory for e-prescribing, however incremental. Aetna and Cigna have agreed to reimburse the physicians and dentists with upstart medical association the International Association of Dental and Medical Disciplines. Article [4]

And Finally...  Here's a controversial view. This large health plan says EMRs could turn out to be a waste of money. Article [5]