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I'm co-hosting the 5th anniversary of Grand Rounds, the weekly compilation of the medical blogosphere's best.

The Chicago Tribune writes a piece focusing on costs.  The Presidential candidates are paying attention to this in varying degrees.  However, some think that covering the uninsured is a better political sell.  I agree with that, but it doesn't get to the root of what's wrong with the system.

Fecal transplantation for C Difficile colitis?  Sounds bizarre, but it's a promising investigational therapy.  Also, find out why C Diff as a "never" event puts doctors in a bind when combined with the 6-hour antibiotic rule for pneumonia.

Wouldn't it be nice if you coul text all the specialists involved in a patient's care?  Sounds too good to be true, and indeed, there are problems with that approach.