ALSO NOTED: Critics stress EMR privacy threats; BCBS of Mass. analyzes MD performance; and much more...

> Critics continue to argue that a nationwide EMR system could pose serious privacy risks. Article [1]

> Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has kicked off an effort under which it will analyze patient records to see which doctors meet clinical guidelines. Article [2]

> HIMSS is teaming up with the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems to help physicians use healthcare IT effectively. Article [3]

> A nurse gives her take on the factors still holding back physicians from implementing EMRs. Article [4]

> Health IT standards body HL7 has joined with supply chain standards organization GS1 to develop new methods of improving healthcare supply chains. Release [5] (.pdf)

And Finally... Entrepreneurs in Japan have found a new way to turn cellphones into healthcare tools. Article [6]