Latest California Healthline Stories
State Investigates Kaiser Permanente Complaint System
The Department of Managed Health Care is investigating how Kaiser Permanente responds to patient complaints after HMO members said their concerns were not adequately addressed during two recent incidents within the Kaiser network. Sacramento Bee.
Bill Includes Funds for VA Medical Facilities
A Senate panel approved a bill that would authorize $2.75 billion in funding for VA medical facilities nationwide. CQ Today, CongressDaily.
County Considers Using Reserves for Uninsured
The proposed San Mateo County budget would use reserves to subsidize San Mateo Medical Center and include funds for mental health workers’ salaries. San Francisco Examiner.
Survey: Medicare Drug Plans Pay Claims Within 30 Days
Pharmacy benefit managers in most cases reimburse pharmacists for Medicare prescription drug benefit claims within 30 days, CMS finds. CQ HealthBeat.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
The state will not further move up inspection of Santa Paula Memorial Hospital; San Diego County voters defeat hospital district bond measure