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

> 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

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

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

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

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