Latest California Healthline Stories
Health Centers, Medical Education To Receive Funds
The House approved a bill that would provide $10 billion for the federal community health centers program for fiscal years 2007 to 2011 and a separate bill that would fund the federal Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program. CQ HealthBeat.
UnitedHealth Seeks To Block Request for Documents
UnitedHealth argues that Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch lacks the legal authority to request documents as part of an investigation into allegations that several company officials and directors received backdated stock options. St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Budget Debate Centers on Healthy Kids Waiting Lists
About 300 children in San Luis Obispo County would be moved from waiting lists into health insurance programs if the state budget proposal currently under consideration is approved. San Luis Obispo Tribune.
The legislation would provide $1.94 billion for FDA salaries and expenses, more than $100 million above 2006 funding. CQ HealthBeat, Senate Appropriations Committee.
DHS Warns About Medi-Cal ID Theft Risk
An unauthorized state worker had claim forms detailing the personal information of more than 300 Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Sacramento Bee.
Air Pollutants Might Increase Risk of Autism
A study by Department of Health Services researchers found that autistic children in the San Francisco Bay Area were more likely to be born in areas with higher levels of certain toxic contaminants. Los Angeles Times.