Latest California Healthline Stories
Congress Approves War Spending Measure With Health Care Funds
The supplemental appropriations bill includes $17 billion for nonmilitary programs, including $650 million for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program and other funding for veterans’ health care. President Bush has pledged to sign the legislation. Washington Post et al.
Bush Taps Kentucky Doctor To Be Next Surgeon General
President Bush has nominated James Holsinger, a Kentucky cardiologist with expertise in childhood obesity, to serve as the new surgeon general. Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona’s term expired last summer. AP/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CQ HealthBeat.
Premiums Higher for People With Individual Coverage
A CBS News investigation finds that consumers purchasing health insurance in the individual market face denied claims and unexpected costs more frequently than those with employer-sponsored coverage. CBS’ “Evening News.”
Poll Finds Support for Broad Sex Education Curricula
Backing for sex education classes that includes information about contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections is above 70% for all parents included in a new survey, regardless of political or religious affiliation or other factors. San Jose Mercury News.
Hospital News Roundup for May 25
Doctors Medical Center outlines debt-reduction plan; UC-San Francisco announces new psychiatric center for children and adolescents
Senators Introduce Bill To Revamp Medical Malpractice
The legislation seeks to revise the U.S. medical malpractice system by providing grants to states with plans to promptly and fairly resolve disputes, encourage early admission of medical errors and boost patient safety. CQ HealthBeat, CongressDaily.