Latest California Healthline Stories
Senate Will Vote on Stem Cell Legislation
Democratic and Republican aides said it is possible for all three bills to obtain the votes needed to pass. Wall Street Journal et al.
Businesses Oppose Stem Cell Revenue-Sharing Policy
Biotechnology companies and business groups say a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine policy on revenue sharing and licensing discoveries would deter for-profit entities from seeking state stem cell grants. San Jose Mercury News.
CDC Panel Recommends HPV Vaccine
The unanimous vote recommends that all girls ages 11 and 12 receive Merck’s human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil. Two strains of HPV have been found to cause about 70% of cervical cancer cases. Washington Post et al.
Grand Jury Criticizes County Health Spending Plan
According to a grand jury report, Stanislaus County officials rely too heavily on uncertain future revenue to fund a health care system that has a $8.7 million deficit. Modesto Bee.
Tenet To Sell 11 Hospitals Nationwide
Proceeds from the sales will help cover the cost of a $900 million settlement with the Department of Justice related to Medicare outlier payments and physician recruitment practices. Miami Herald et al.
Proof-of-Citizenship Law To Begin
A new law that will require Medicaid beneficiaries and applicants to provide proof of citizenship to receive benefits takes effect on Saturday. Washington Post, CQ HealthBeat.