Latest California Healthline Stories
Report Faults Nursing Home Evacuation Plans
The emergency evacuation plans of nursing homes located in the Gulf States meet regulations but have a number of problems, a report finds. New York Times.
Federal Judge Rules Against Tobacco Companies
The ruling found that that the nation’s leading tobacco companies conspired to break anti-racketeering laws and deceive the public about the dangers of smoking for nearly 50 years. USA Today et al.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
Hospital in Monterey County opens neonatal ICU; Burlingame group challenges hospital bond measure
Report Critical of Nursing Homes Spurs Investigation
The Department of Health Services is under investigation by a joint legislative audit committee after a federal report found ongoing nursing home deficiencies. Riverside Press-Enterprise.
Stem Cell Disclosure Bill Held
A bill to require financial disclosures from more people involved in stem cell grant decisions did not make it out of committee amid concerns that it would require a statewide ballot initiative to make future changes to the regulations. Sacramento Bee.