Latest California Healthline Stories
Groups Launch Ad Campaign Against Association Health Plan Bill
AARP and two medical groups have launched a campaign against a bill that would allow small businesses to form AHPs. CQ HealthBeat.
Workers Delay Medical Treatment
Businesses are increasingly shifting more health insurance costs to workers, a trend that is leading to delayed treatment of illnesses for workers who cannot afford coverage. Riverside Press-Enterprise.
Group Submits Petitions in Support of Association Health Plan Bill
The National Federation of Independent Businesses submitted to the Senate 450,000 signed petitions in support of a bill that would allow small businesses to form association health plans under certain conditions. CQ Today et al.
WellPoint announced that first-quarter earnings increased by 20% from a year earlier. AP/Denver Post.
Lawmakers Call for Hearings on VA Contracts
Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation into possible conflicts of interest regarding former VA Secretary Anthony Principi. Los Angeles Times.
State Tax Revenue Exceeds Estimates
Debates about how to spend the increased tax revenue involve whether to use some of the money to fund programs, reduce the state deficit or use it as a reserve for several lawsuits, including suits dealing with the state prison health care system. San Francisco Chronicle.
Ad Criticizes Brown’s Stance on Abortion Rights
An advertisement by Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo criticizing Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown’s position on abortion rights began airing on television. Both men are candidates for the Democratic nomination for state attorney general. Los Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee.
County Nurses Use Wireless System To Improve Efficiency
San Diego County supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved expanding to all six regional public health centers a pilot program that provides public health nurses with handheld computers to help increase productivity. San Diego Union-Tribune.