Latest California Healthline Stories
WellPoint Executive Resigns; Company Cites Conduct Violation
David Colby was considered instrumental in the merger of California-based WellPoint — Blue Cross of California’s parent company — with Anthem, an insurer headquartered in Indianapolis. He was chief financial officer of the merged company at his resignation. Los Angeles Times et al.
U.S. Medical Schools See Surge in Student Diversity
It is unclear whether the large influx of first- and second-generation immigrants at U.S. medical schools will impact the practice of medicine, but some evidence suggests that a more diverse student body could be more responsive to disparities in care. Washington Post.
California Teachers See Reduced Health Benefits, Survey Finds
A special task force of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System is evaluating strategies to help retired teachers without health benefits cover the cost of insurance. The survey was presented to a state commission examining the cost of retiree benefits. Sacramento Bee.
San Francisco Plan Sparks Debate on Nursing Home Care
An article on San Francisco’s plans to spend $600 million to replace a city nursing home has elicited reactions from various stakeholders. The plan goes against the trend of providing care to seniors in their homes or in assisted living facilities. Wall Street Journal, New York Times.
California Lawmakers OK Rate Regulation, Health Care Bills
An Assembly committee approved a measure to regulate health insurance rates on the same day that the Senate set California up to become the first state to require chain restaurants to post nutritional information on menus. San Francisco Chronicle et al.
L.A. County Report Prompts Meeting on Women’s Health
A new report gives women in Los Angles County low scores on a number of key health indicators but finds that many undergo regular blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. KPCC’s “KPCC News.”