Latest California Healthline Stories
California Healthline Highlights Recent DHS Citations
Several care facilities recently received citations from the Department of Health Services regarding safety conditions at the centers. Sacramento Bee, et al.
Stem Cell Subcommittee Passes Intellectual Property Policy
The policy would require biotechnology companies to make royalty payments and establish intellectual-property protections for companies on new discoveries made using state funds. Sacramento Bee.
Schwarzenegger Announces Health Department Appointment
A former Momentum Health Services and HealthNet senior vice president was appointed deputy director of licensing and certifications for the Department of Health Services. Office of the Governor.
HHS Works To Improve Response to Health Emergencies
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks prompted HHS to put greater emphasis on homeland security and rapid response efforts. Washington Post.
Patients, Physicians Do Not Manage Diabetes Well
Because diabetes symptoms develop slowly, many are unaware they have the disease until health has been affected. In addition, studies have shown that doctors are slow to diagnose the disease. USA Today.
Medi-Cal Fraud Could Cost $540M, Study Finds
The percentage of potential Medi-Cal fraud cases more than doubled from 2004 to 2005, but a Department of Health Services spokesperson attributed the increase to better fraud-detection methods rather than an increase in actual fraud. Sacramento Bee, Health and Human Services Agency.
Senate Begins Debate on Stem Cell Legislation
After debating three bills addressing stem cell research, the Senate on Tuesday is expected to vote on the measures. New York Times et al.
More Prison Hospitals Needed, Receiver Says
The federal receiver in charge of reforms to the state’s prison health care system will recommend that Gov. Schwarzenegger build inmate hospitals rather than more prisons. AP/Contra Costa Times.
Survey Measures Physician Satisfaction
A majority of primary care physicians are satisfied with their careers, but many are dissatisfied with their pay, a study finds. AP/Houston Chronicle.