Latest California Healthline Stories
Kaiser, CDC Launch Study of Mysterious Condition
The one-year study will involve Northern California patients who sought care for symptoms such as open skin sores, strange skin sensations, fatigue and confusion. Researchers hope to define the condition and determine how common it is. San Francisco Chronicle et al.
Medicare Announces Response for First Competitive Bids
More than 6,300 suppliers of durable medical equipment submitted bids to CMS during the first round of a Medicare competitive bidding process, the agency said. However, some industry leaders say suppliers have no choice but to participate. The Hill.
Alameda County To Vote on Competing Measures for Rebuild of Hospital
Alameda County voters will be presented with two ballot measures that each would impose a parcel tax to help finance a new $750 million Children’s Hospital Oakland. The hospital now backs the measure that exempts low-income residents and seniors from the tax. San Francisco Chronicle.
Stem Cell Agency Mulls Requests for Grants To Fund Research Facilities
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine plans to distribute up to $262 million in this round of major facilities grants. A panel of real estate experts and patients advocates is next to review the grant proposals. San Diego Union-Tribune, Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.
Experts Debate Merits of Single-Payer, Market-Based Health Care
Deborah Burger of the California Nurses Association and David Gratzer of the Manhattan Institute weighed in on the government’s role in health care. CNA backs single-payer health care, and Gratzer says stakeholders are too focused on universal coverage. KPCC’s “Patt Morrison.”