Latest California Healthline Stories
Support for Universal Health Coverage Builds Among CEOs
Wal-Mart and Safeway are among the businesses whose leaders are partnering with Democratic legislators and organized labor to craft proposals to expand health insurance coverage in the U.S. New York Times Magazine.
States Could Lead the Way on Health Care Reform
California and Pennsylvania are among the states considering plans to overhaul their health care systems that could set the pace for efforts nationwide. AP/Houston Chronicle, NPR.
White House Likely To Resist Kids’ Insurance Expansion
At least 17 states would lose federal funds under President Bush’s proposal to cut back on money for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program for states that have expanded eligibility for the program. Democrats are seeking to give the program a big jump in funds, with some seeing the effort as a first move toward universal coverage. New York Times.
Counties Lay Out Plans for Federal Health Care Grants
Disease management for people with chronic illnesses and preventive care were prioritized in a recent round of grant awards to 10 California counties. The grants could total $540 million over three years. Contra Costa Times et al.
Calif. Representative Pushes Universal Health Coverage
Democratic Rep. Pete Stark has renewed his effort to expand health insurance coverage to all U.S. residents. His proposal would provide coverage through Medicare and employer-sponsored health plans. Oakland Tribune.
Chiropractic Board Members in Hot Seat at Hearing
One lawmaker at a joint committee hearing said Gov. Schwarzenegger should consider asking the board members to resign if the accusations prove true that they violated state open-meeting laws and ignored legal procedures at a March 1 board meeting. Sacramento Bee.
Web Site Launched by Cleveland Clinic Physicians Questioned
Several Cleveland Clinic physicians recently launched a medical version of Wikipedia, but critics have raised concerns about the reliability of the new Web site. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Counties Win Federal Funding To Treat Uninsured Residents
Based on an agreement made between California and federal officials two years ago, 10 counties in California will receive more than a half billion dollars combined to carry out specific programs aimed at providing low-income, uninsured residents with preventive care services and follow-up treatment for chronic conditions. Contra Costa Times et al.
Dingell Opposes Funding SCHIP With Tobacco Tax Increases
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair John Dingell (D-Mich.) indicated that reducing Medicare Advantage overpayments might be a better source of funding for expanding SCHIP. CQ HealthBeat, CongressDaily.