Some stuff:

1. From a NYT article about how doctors don't actually understand HIPAA:

Medical professionals can talk freely to family and friends, unless the patient objects. No signed authorization is necessary and the person receiving the information need not have the legal standing of, say, a health care proxy or power of attorney. As for public health authorities or those investigating crimes like child abuse, Hipaa defers to state laws, which often, though not always, require such disclosure. Medical workers may not reveal confidential information about a patient or case to reporters, but they can discuss general health issues.

Who knew?!


2. Congratulations to Russia... really just to Amy who seems quite excited.
SI.com - Welcome to Russia
Sochi beats South Korean city for '14 Winter Olympics


3. What's in Bill Clinton's shirt?
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