Latest California Healthline Stories
Tobacco Companies Lead Spending on Proposed Tax Increase
Tobacco companies have outspent supporters more than two to one in the campaign against Proposition 86, the proposed measure that would increase the state tobacco tax to fund health programs. Los Angeles Daily News et al.
Patients Report Unnecessary ED Visits
The majority of primary care physicians reported advising their patients to consider patient visits before the hospital, but just 35% of patients reported receiving such advice. Central Valley Business Times et al.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
Contra Costa County supervisors approve framework of joint venture agreement for Doctors Medical Center; Lodi facility approved for $150 million in construction funding.
Agency Helps HIV/AIDS Patients Find Affordable Housing
By the end of this year, the Stanislaus Community Assistance Project expects it will have placed low-income, HIV/AIDS clients in 123 houses, apartments and hotel rooms around Stanislaus County. Modesto Bee.
Democratic Lawmakers Question Objectivity of Medicare Handbook
Several Democratic lawmakers allege that CMS has used a Medicare handbook on coverage options for beneficiaries to promote Medicare Advantage plans. CQ HealthBeat.