Latest California Healthline Stories
Senate Should Pass Association Health Plan Bill
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says the bill would help “make insurance more affordable.” Des Moines Register.
New Medical School Could Promote Diversity
University of California-Riverside Chancellor France Cordova said a proposed medical school could help address the low number of black and Latino physicians in California. Riverside Press-Enterprise.
Studies Find Genetic Link for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome likely is caused by a group of five or more genetic and environmental causes, according to several studies. Washington Post et al.
Leavitt: No Extension for Medicare Drug Benefit Enrollment
Congressional action would be needed to extend the deadline for Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in the Medicare drug benefit, according to HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt. Contra Costa Times.
Prisons Will Need Additional Funds for Health Care
The Department of Finance estimates that an additional $370 million will be needed for state prisons to comply with lawsuits related to inmate health care. San Francisco Chronicle et al.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
Stockton facility reaches contract agreement with nurses; Riverside County hospital considers ways to increase nurse staffing