67° A Few CloudsNew Medicare Program Penalizes Hospitals With High Re-Admit Rates
- May 13
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A new Medicare program that punishes hospitals with high patient readmissions rates is forcing administrators to reach out and improve how patients are cared for even after they’re wheeled out the hospital doors.
Online Searches Show Recession's Effect On Mental Health
- May 9
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The economy may be getting its groove back, but the nation's collective mental health remains in a funk. By studying online searches, a local researcher finds that the public's anxieties haven't receded, even though the worst of the recession has.
California Bill Would Penalize Large Companies That Don't Provide Health Coverage
- May 9
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Large employers would face state penalties for failing to provide health insurance to their workers, under a bill in the California Assembly.
New Test Unveiled In San Diego Could Change Prostate Cancer Treatment
- May 8
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By telling doctors how aggressive a patient's prostate cancer is, a new test could help more men decide to forgo aggressive — and sometimes unnecessary — treatments.
Two California Children Get Innovative Device To Treat Spinal Problems
- May 8
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Two California children have been implanted with a magnetic device that promises to revolutionize the way curvature of the spine is treated in young people.
Steinberg: Addressing Mental Health Can Reduce Prison Overcrowding
- May 8
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California Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg is proposing several measures intended to increase crisis access to mental health services.
What The State Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Means To San Diego
The California Supreme Court says cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The ruling comes while San Diego leaders consider medical marijuana shop regulations.
Mood Watch App - Track Your Mood Disorder
One of the ways to get a handle on bipolar disorder and other severe mood swings is to keep a record of what's going on in your life. A San Diego woman has created an app to help those with mood disorders track how they're feeling and share the results with their doctor of therapist.
Some Lawmakers Want To Restore Dental Benefits To Medi-Cal
- May 6
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Some 3 million Californians on Medi-Cal may get their dental benefits back if some Democratic lawmakers have their way.
Soda Tax Has Some Fizz In State Senate
- May 2
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A bill that seeks to reduce childhood obesity by taxing soft drinks is under consideration in the state Senate.
