Delicate Labor-Industry Deal in Flux as Newsom Revisits $25 Minimum Health Wage
By Don Thompson
In spite of labor concern about any rollback, Gov. Gavin Newsom is revisiting California’s planned $25 minimum wage for health workers less than three months after approving the measure despite an uncertain price tag. The projected $4 billion first-year cost forms part of the state’s estimated $38 billion deficit.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Medi-Cal coverage, the suicide hotline, online safety for teens, covid tests, ambulance response times, military health, and more are in the news.
Mammography AI Can Cost Patients Extra. Is It Worth It?
By Michelle Andrews
Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use, where it shows great promise. But it’s a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology that’s not quite ready for prime time.
Mamografías que usan inteligencia artificial cuestan dinero extra… pero, ¿vale la pena?
By Michelle Andrews
Este software puede identificar patrones y anomalías que los radiólogos humanos podrían pasar por alto. Pero no es el estándar de atención.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Medical education, flavored tobacco, JPM 2024 opens, water safety, pharma developments, weight-loss drugs, covid, and more are in the news.
These Patients Had to Lobby for Correct Diabetes Diagnoses. Was Their Race a Reason?
By Bram Sable-Smith
Adults who develop one autoimmune form of diabetes are often misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Those wrong diagnoses make it harder to get the appropriate medications and technology to manage their blood sugar. Many Black patients wonder if their race plays a role.
California Offers a Lifeline for Medical Residents Who Can’t Find Abortion Training
By Laurie Udesky
Abortion restrictions in 18 states have curtailed access to training in skills that doctors say are critical for OB-GYN specialists and others. A new California law makes it easier for out-of-state doctors to get experience in reproductive medicine.
Daily Edition for Monday, January 8, 2024
Malpractice premiums, gun law, the covid and flu surge, soda taxes, AI tools, mental health, the spending deal, and more are in the news.
There’s a New Covid-19 Variant and Cases Are Ticking Up. What Do You Need to Know?
By Julie Appleby
The covid-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
Malpractice Premiums Price Small Clinics Out of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
By Cecilia Nowell
Even in states where laws protect minors’ access to gender-affirming care, malpractice insurance premiums are keeping small and independent clinics from treating patients.
