Appeals Court Deals Severe Blow To Kern Health System: ‘They’ve Lost Everything Now’
The county-created HMO has been seeking to recoup millions of dollars from an auditing firm, and had been awarded $1.38 million. The court, however, reversed that decision.
The Bakersfield Californian:
Appeals Court Reverses $1.38 Million Award To Kern Health Systems
An appeals court has reversed a jury’s decision that awarded Kern Health Systems $1.38 million in a lawsuit the agency filed accusing an auditing firm of fraud. The 2nd District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles also ordered the trial court to determine how much in attorneys fees and other costs the county-created health HMO should have to pay the defendants. (Bedell, 4/25)
In other news from across California —
The Ventura County Star:
Gonorrhea Increase Sparks Concern About Protection, Behavior
Gonorrhea infections more than doubled in Ventura County over five years in a statewide rise spawning concerns about condom use and sexual behavior. In 2010, 170 cases of gonorrhea were reported in the county. The tally grew to 360 cases in 2014, according to reports from the California Department of Public Health. (Kisken, 4/25)
The Ventura County Star:
State Authorizes Remaining Funding For Todd Road Jail Mental Health Unit
The California Board of State and Community Corrections has authorized the remaining funding to build a $61 million medical and mental health facility at the Todd Road Jail near Santa Paula. The board in November granted Ventura County a partial award of $25.6 million for the planned 64-bed unit. (Harris, 4/25)