Latest California Healthline Stories
County Not Required To Pay Medical Costs, Judge Rules
The San Diego Superior Court will not order the county to pay medical bills for uninsured residents who earn more than new income thresholds, according to a tentative ruling. San Diego Union-Tribune.
Stem Cell Institute Spending Plan Discussed
California Institute of Regenerative Medicine President Zach Hall will hold meetings with the public and financial and academic experts to devise a strategic plan for spending Proposition 71 funds. San Diego Union-Tribune.
California Healthline Highlights Recent Hospital News
University of California-Irvine Medical Center begins program-by-program review; Children’s Hospital Oakland announces plans for new facility
Legislators Will Focus on Drug Benefit During Recess
Many House Democrats and Republicans will use the upcoming congressional recess to push their views on the Medicare prescription drug benefit. CQ HealthBeat et al.
Lawmakers Debate Health Insurance Proposal
The Senate Finance Committee discussed legislation to expand health insurance coverage, including a bill that would allow small businesses to form association health plans. CQ HealthBeat.
Von Eschenbach To Resign From National Cancer Institute
Some lawmakers and consumer groups criticized von Eschenbach for continuing his duty at NCI while acting as temporary FDA commissioner, stating that both agencies needed full-time leaders. Bloomberg/Philadelphia Inquirer, Reuters.