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Riverside County Eyes Alliances As Way Into Competitive Health Care Market
The county runs the public hospital in Moreno Valley plus a group of clinics, including one on Sunrise Way in Palm Springs, but it wants to expand its territory of influence.
Competition Concerns Over Anthem-Cigna Merger Still Driving Antitrust Regulators
The Wall Street Journal reports on discussions at a June meeting when Justice Department officials voiced skepticism to company representatives over Anthem’s $48 billion proposed acquisition of Cigna.
Viewpoints: We’re Flying Blind On Gun Violence — And That Needs To Change
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Officials Report U.S. Zika Infections In 234 Pregnant Women And 6 Cases Of Birth Defects
The government did not give much information about the six pregnancies, except to say three children had been born with abnormalities and three had died before birth.
High Court Avoids Straightforward False Claims Ruling But Sets Limits For Future Cases
In its 8-0 decision on Universal Health Services v. Escobar, the court tried to strike a balance between combating health care fraud and protecting companies from what could be viewed as limitless False Claims Act cases, experts say.
Clinton Takes In More Pharma Donations Than All GOP Presidential Candidates Combined
The $240,000 Hillary Clinton’s campaign has received from employees of America’s 15 biggest pharmaceutical companies is also double that of her primary opponent, Bernie Sanders. Clinton has been vocal on the trail about addressing rising drug costs.
REACH Buys Competing Nonprofit Air Ambulance Service
The companies said in a statement that “the goal is to maintain current operations.”
Survey Aims To Quantify Public Health Impact Of Severe Water Shortages
Residents of Tulare County in the San Joaquin Valley, who have been particularly hard hit by drought, provide insight into their physical and mental health. In other environmental health news, Santa Clara County detects West Nile in more mosquitoes.
Regional Health Centers, Nonprofits Awarded Grants To Expand Dental Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $24 million would be provided to 65 clinics in California.
Due To Water Billing Error, Pomerado Hospital Underpaid City By $800,000
The mistake originated seven years ago after the hospital converted to a consolidated water meter.