Latest California Healthline Stories
HHS To Vaccinate 500,000 Health Care, Emergency Workers Against Smallpox
According to HHS officials, the agency will soon vaccinate about 500,000 health care and emergency workers against smallpox in an effort to prepare for a potential bioterrorist attack, the New York Times reports.
About half of all states will consider joining a Bush administration program that provides federal funds to states to extend prescription drug coverage to some lower-income seniors who do not qualify for Medicaid, the New York Times reports.
Los Angeles Times Examines State Investigation of Certified Nursing Assistant Test Score ‘Scheme’
The Los Angeles Times today examines the state’s investigation of a “scheme” to sell passing test scores to applicants who otherwise would not qualify to work as certified nursing assistants.
Planned One-Day Nurses Strike Prompts San Francisco Hospital to Close for New Patients
San Francisco-based St. Luke’s Hospital yesterday closed its doors to new patients and will not reopen until after a one-day nurses strike scheduled for July 17, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Los Angeles Times Examines ‘Controversial Past’ of Surgeon General Nominee Carmona
With Senate confirmation hearings for the vacant surgeon general position set to begin tomorrow, the Los Angeles Times examines the “controversial past” of nominee Richard Carmona.
Nurses at Several Bay Area Hospitals Authorize One-Day Strike on July 17
Registered nurses at several Bay Area hospitals this week authorized a one-day strike on July 17 “if contract negotiations break down,” the Oakland Tribune reports.
Newly Appointed CDC Director Gerberding Sets Agency Agenda
As expected, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson on Wednesday named Dr. Julie Gerberding as director of the CDC, the AP/Washington Post reports.
USA Today Examines Trend of Physicians Going Graduate School for Business Degree
A USA Today Money section cover story today examines the trend of physicians returning to graduate school to get a masters degree in business administration.
Philadelphia Inquirer Examines Universal Coverage as a Growing Political Issue
The Philadelphia Inquirer examines how the problem of the uninsured is “edging back into political consciousness,” creating an opportunity for supporters of universal health coverage to promote their agenda.
HHS Awards $4.5M in Grants To Educate Seniors About Medicare
HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson on Wednesday announced $4.5 million in grants to states to create or continue programs that train retired professionals to help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries “become better health care consumers.”