Latest California Healthline Stories
Stem Cell Agency Awards First Round of Research Grants
The grants were funded by donations and a state loan while the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine awaits the verdict in a lawsuit that has blocked its funding. A second round of grants will be doled out in March. Los Angeles Times et al.
Presidential Candidates Hit on Health Care in ’08 Race
Preventive care is drawing attention from Republicans and Democrats alike as they seek to craft their health care platforms for the 2008 campaign, and some stakeholders see real chances for health care reform on the horizon. Boston Globe et al.
Small Businesses Set Sights On Health Care Reform
Members of Congress are pushing bills on health care and other priorities cited by small businesses. New York Times et al.
L.A. ‘Patient Dumping’ Case Gains National Attention
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s investigation of an alleged “patient dumping” case in the Skid Row neighborhood continues to move forward, as the hospital involved in the case agreed to release medical records to the city attorney. USA Today, Los Angeles Times.
Analyst Warns Against Funding Shortfall in Health Reform Plan
Estimates by the independent budget analyst’s office found that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s health care reform proposal could be off by as much as $3 billion, but administration officials said the estimate does not take into account savings the plan would yield. Meanwhile, the governor continued to stump for a health care overhaul at a conference in Los Angeles. Sacramento Bee et al.