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http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2015/5/21/dph-fines-12-california-hospitals-750k-for-adverse-events

DPH Fines 12 California Hospitals $750K for Adverse Events - California Healthline Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health fined 12 hospitals a total of $775,000 for various adverse events, several of which led to patient deaths. The fines ranged from $50,000 to $100,000. San Francisco Chronicle et al.

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http://www.californiahealthline.org/capitol-desk/2015/6/california-mental-health-waiver-approved

Medi-Cal Mental Health Waiver Approved - California Healthline Integration of physical and mental health in the Medi-Cal program got a boost from federal approval of a five-year extension of the specialty mental health services waiver.

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Many Doctors Who Diagnose Alzheimer's Fail To Tell The Patient Only about half of Medicare patients are told of the diagnosis by their doctor, a study finds. That compares to 90 percent of patients diagnosed with cancer.

House unanimously passes observation status bill Longterm care leaders firmly applauded members of the U.S. House on Tuesday for unanimously passing a bill that would put tighter control over the designation of observation status for hospital patients.

Amazing story of 2 wonderful people going above and beyond.

'If We Left, They Wouldn't Have Nobody' When an assisted living home closed in California, many residents were still there with nowhere to go. But a cook and a janitor stayed, without pay, and took care of them.

Alzheimer's patients mentor med students in buddy program - NBC News.com Few medical students receive extensive classroom training about Alzheimer’s disease or have much experience with someone diagnosed with...

Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Difficult To Detect Where To Get Help Contact information for Adult Protective Services Contact information for the Ombudsman's office Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse Aging And Abuse Series Part 1: Elderly Co

House Calls Can Be A Better Option For Some Seniors Where To Get Help Contact information for Adult Protective Services Contact information for the Ombudsman's office Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse Aging And Abuse Series Part 1: Elde

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