And it also comes as Microsoft is trying to rewrite the rules for its dealings with computer security companies to stop them from revealing its security errors until it has found a cure for them - however long that takes.

BBC: New flaw puts Passport offline

Under new rules published Wednesday, Medicare will soon stop payment for at least eight conditions, including common hospital-acquired infections, blatant surgical errors, and injuries that result from a fall.

NPR: Medicare to Cut Payments for Avoidable Errors