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Study: Consumer-Driven Health Plans Could Cut Costs - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “Consumer-directed health insurance plans -- which offer high-deductible coverage and often feature a health savings account -- could reduce health spending by as much as $57 billion annually if 50% of the U.S. workforce signed up for them, according to a RAND study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs. However, researchers expressed uncertainty about whether the cutbacks in care that CDPs trigger could lead to poorer health or health emergencies in the future. AP/San Francisco Chronicl” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Report: Recession Fuels $70B Jump in Medicaid Spending - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “A Kaiser Family Foundation report finds that Medicaid spending increased from $330 billion in fiscal year 2007 to $400 billion in FY 2010, partly because of increased unemployment and lower incomes during the recession. Reuters.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Chiropractic Board OKs Regulation Against Using Allergy Laser Therapy - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “The Board of Chiropractic Examiners has passed a regulation barring chiropractors from using laser therapy to treat allergy symptoms. Some say the move is an attempt to convince lawmakers to drop a bill that would stop chiropractors from performing any allergy treatments. Sacramento Bee.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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California Community Clinics Integrate Mental Health, Clinical Care - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “Many California community clinics are using federal health reform law funding to transition to the medical home model of care. However, efforts to expand access to comprehensive care largely depend on the Supreme Court's decision on the constitutionality of the overhaul. HealthyCal.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Advocates Hope ACA Will Knit Children's Patchwork - Road to Reform - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “Hoping the Affordable Care Act will knit together a patchwork of protections, advocates for children's health coverage await the Supreme Court's ruling with an uncomfortable mixture of worry and optimism.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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State Senate To Conduct Hearing on Bill Limiting Stop-Loss Insurance - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “The Senate this week will hold a hearing on a bill that would limit health plans known as stop-loss policies for small businesses. The bill would ban stop-loss coverage below $95,000 for each worker to equalize risk among small businesses that self-insure. Los Angeles Times.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Consumers Turning to Social Media To Search for Health Information - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey finds that about one-third of consumers use social media to access health information. More than 80% of respondents ages 18 to 24 say they would use social media to share health data. Computerworld's 'Government IT,' Health Data Management.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Californians Struggle To Find Accurate Medical Pricing - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “It is difficult for California residents to determine the cost of common medical procedures. Although hospitals are required by law to publish average charges for certain procedures, the prices often are not what patients actually pay. Los Angeles Times.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Critics Say Health Districts Should Spend More on Public Health - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “At an oversight committee hearing yesterday, critics of tax-supported health districts said the entities should spend more on public health initiatives. Lawmakers might consider legislation to restrict how the districts spend money. The Bay Citizen.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Some Nail Polishes in Calif. Salons Contain Toxins, Report Finds - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “A new Department of Toxic Substances Control report finds that some nail polishes in California salons have high levels of toxins linked to various health conditions. Certain toxic polishes are labeled as being free from harmful agents, the report finds. AP/U-T San Diego et al.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Lack of Services in Calif. Communities Associated With Public Health Risks - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “California residents of low-income unincorporated communities lack basic services that could help curb chronic health conditions. Experts say residents in communities with poor infrastructure experience high rates of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. California Watch.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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UC-Berkeley Assesses ACO Preparedness of Safety-Net Providers - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “UC-Berkeley surveyed Alameda and Orange county safety-net health care providers to evaluate their readiness to participate in accountable care organizations. The survey examined readiness in multiple categories, including performance reporting. Modern Healthcare, UC-Berkeley survey.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Calif. Aims To Have 10K Health Providers Nab EHR Incentive Payments - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “By June, California wants 10,000 health care providers to receive Medicaid incentive payments for implementing or upgrading to certified electronic health record technology. CMS says some states are joining with local stakeholders to help providers achieve meaningful use. Modern Healthcare.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Report Prompts Concern About Solvency of Gold Coast Health Plan - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “A preliminary report by the Berkeley Research Group finds that Gold Coast Health Plan's actual costs sometimes have been higher than its reported expenses. The findings have raised concern among state officials about the plan's solvency. Ventura County Star.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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Republicans Promoting Health Care Changes in Ryan's Budget Blueprint - California Healthline
californiahealthline.org — “GOP lawmakers are working to build support for House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's new budget plan, which would repeal the health reform law and alter Medicare and Medicaid. Republicans aim to present the plan as the only option for saving Medicare. Washington Post et al.” View full resource at californiahealthline.org
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