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California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
Adventist Health calls off sale of Laguna Beach facility; Valley Health System to seek bond measure
Program Will Provide Information on Health Care Costs
The BlueCross BlueShield Association will use current measures to collect information on health care quality and costs for members. CQ HealthBeat.
Health IT Bill Passed With Amendments
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee approved by voice vote a bill that would promote the use of health care information technology. CQ Today, CongressDaily.
Retiree Health Costs Discussed in Bay Area
A county grand jury report criticized Contra Costa County supervisors for not addressing the county’s unfunded health care liability for retirees, while San Francisco officials plan to work with unions to lower retiree health costs. Contra Costa Times, San Francisco Examiner.
Mass. Governor Touts Health Insurance Mandate
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said parts of a health insurance mandate he signed into law could be used to reform the health insurance system in California and other states. San Diego Union-Tribune.