Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Between AIDS Healthcare Foundation, LA County
The dispute revolved around claims the foundation was overbilling the county for its services.
Los Angeles Times:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Claims Victory As Court Throws Out Lawsuit Over Its Billing Of L.A. County
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, long at battle with Los Angeles city and county officials over policies and payments, claimed a victory recently when a court dismissed a lawsuit involving charges that the foundation had overbilled L.A. County for HIV/AIDS-related services. (Agrawal, 7/13)
In other news from across the state —
Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
New Santa Rosa Health Center For Developmentally Disabled Gets $2M
A new health center currently under construction in west Santa Rosa just landed an additional $2 million in state funding to help cover the cost of treating residents displaced next year by the closing of the Sonoma Developmental Center. Last spring, Santa Rosa Community Health Centers obtained $2.5 million in state funds for building and equipment costs at the new health center at 130 North Dutton Ave. While the clinic, a $10 million construction project, will be specially designed to serve developmentally disabled patients it will be open to all. (Espinoza, 7/1`3)
Orange County Register:
CHOC To Open NICU With All Private Rooms Where Parents Can Spend The Night
Private rooms are not only quieter and more comfortable for families, but a 2014 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that premature babies staying in private rooms gained more weight, experienced less pain and required fewer medical procedures than babies who were treated in the traditional format. Researchers said the improved health outcomes came from increased maternal involvement in feeding, changing diapers and skin-to-skin contact. (Perkes, 7/13)
San Jose Mercury News:
Palo Alto Sees 26 Percent Rise In Homeless In County Census
The number of homeless people in Palo Alto has risen 26 percent in two years, according to a countywide census. Claudia Keith, a spokeswoman for the city, said Santa Clara County officials point to rising housing prices and the higher cost of living as likely reasons for the increase. Lee, 7/13)