Latest California Healthline Stories
Governor Pitches Health Care Overhaul at San Diego Meeting
The appearance was the second this week for Gov. Schwarzenegger as he works to convince California voters that his proposal to rework the state’s health care system is their best bet. San Diego Union-Tribune.
Hospital News Roundup For May 18
Trauma center designation challenged in Sacramento County; plans for medical facility in San Carlos scaled back
Editorials Evaluate Moves in Health Reform Debate
Concerns remain about whether proposals from Democratic leaders in the Legislature would violate a federal law cited in a ruling that overturned a Maryland law aimed at pushing employer-sponsored health benefits, while some say health care reform is a real possibility in California this year. San Diego Union-Tribune, San Jose Mercury News.
Democrats’ Budget Expands Children’s Health Insurance
The federal budget resolution would restore “pay-as-you-go” budgeting principles, but there already is speculation that Democrats will work around the rules to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. AP/Atlanta Journal-Constitution et al.
Texas Moves To Block Accounting Rule on Retiree Health Costs
Lawmakers are backing a proposal that would allow state and local government agencies to opt out of complying with federal accounting rules, a move that would shield the agencies from disclosing the cost of future retiree health care benefits. New York Times.