MEDICAL -- RELATED PUBLICATIONS
OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S BUDGET PROPOSAL TO REPEAL SB 322 STEM
CELL RESEARCH GUIDELINES - An oversight hearing held by the Senate Committee on
Health & Human Services. Stem cell research has the potential to develop cures
and better treatments for a variety of diseases as well as chronic conditions.
They range from diabetes to Parkinson's, to spinal chord injury, to cancer and
heart disease. The Governor's budget that he released in January proposes to
repeal this legislation to require the Department of Health Services to develop
guidelines for stem cell research that will be conducted in the State of
California. (Stock #1260-S; $4.04 - includes tax s/h) (5/04)
LYME DISEASE: ISSUES IN DIAGNOSIS & REPORTING - An informational hearing held
by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. Lyme borreliosis is a
systemic infectious disease with a wide spectrum of symptoms affecting the skin,
heart, and nervous and musculoskeletal systems. It is caused by the spirochaete
Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease is now endemic
in more than 15 states and has been responsible for focal outbreaks in some
eastern coastal areas. Since surveillance for the disease was begun by the
Centers for Disease Control in 1982, the number of reported cases has increased
dramatically. The New England Journal of Medicine reported in 2001 that there
are approximately 15,000 cases reported each year, making Lyme disease the most
common vector-borne disease in the US. The disorder occurs primarily in three
distinct geographic areas: in the Northeast from Maine to Maryland, in the
Midwest in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and in the West in northern California and
Oregon. Although the focus of the hearing is on diagnosis and reporting, the
treatment issues around Lyme disease are sharply related. Controversies
regarding treatment approaches should be examined utilizing knowledge of the
different stages of the disease. (Stock #1256-S; $10.78 - includes tax s/h)
(2/04)
CALIFORNIA TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY PILOT PROGRAM RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP -
Hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technology, and
Public Policy. Each year, more than 500,000 babies are born in the State. The
California Department of Health Services provides newborn genetic screening
services. The basic service screens for four disorders: PKU, galactosemia,
sickle cell disease, and hypothyroidism. Without early detection and treatment,
these disorders can cause physical problems, mental retardation, and even death.
In 2000, about 420 disorders were detected through the screening program. In
January 2002, the department implemented the Tandem Mass Spectrometry Pilot
Program to expand newborn screening from 4 to more than 30 disorders. The
program ended in June 2003 due to the lack of funding. The enabling legislation
by Senator Kuehl, AB 2427, required the department to submit a report to the
legislature by January 2002, on the progress of the program. The report was to
include "the costs for screening, follow-up, and treatment as compared to the
costs of morbidity averted for each condition tested for in the program." The
purpose of this hearing is to receive the program results, if available, and
give interested parties an opportunity to discuss the program. The report is
necessary before TMS will be integrated into the standard battery of newborn
genetic testing techniques currently used in California. (Stock #1254-S; $5.12
- includes tax s/h)
IMPACT OF THE FEDERAL MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL - Congress passed and the
President signed legislation late last year creating a new drug benefit for
Medicare beneficiaries. Under the bill, Medicare beneficiaries will have access
to prescription drug discount cards starting in June 2004 and to an actual drug
benefit plan starting in year 2006. The purpose of this hearing held by the
Senate Health & Human Services and the Senate Aging & and Long Term Care
Committees is how this bill will be implemented in California. (Stock #1249-S;
$8.62 - includes tax & s/h) (2/04)
WOMEN IN PAIN: TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS OF UNDERDIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC PAIN IN
FEMALE PATIENTS - Joint informational hearing held by the Senate Health & Human
Services and Legislative Women's Caucus Committees. Regardless of gender,
chronic pain in this country is largely under treated. However, more recent
reports have started to look at whether or not women in pain face an additional
barrier to proper diagnosis and treatment. Recent studies show women in pain
patients are more likely to have a physician tell them that their pain is
psychological or "it's all in your head". Physicians are more likely to
prescribe women sedatives to calm their nerves; whereas, men are likely to
receive pain killers. This hearing examines the various biological,
physiological, and cultural reasons for gender differences and treatment of
chronic pain. Also included are recommendations from patient advocacy and
medical communities on ways to mitigate this discrimination. (Stock #1248-S;
$8.35 - includes tax, s/h) (4/04)
SARS & WEST NILE VIRUS: IS CALIFONRIA READY FOR EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS?
- Informational hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services.
They discuss the threat of infectious diseases, our capacity to respond to
outbreaks, and any efforts we should take to improve our capabilities. In
addition, how the federal bioterrorism funds have been spent thus far in
California. Included is a brief presentation from the Little Hoover Commission
on their report, recommending a reorganization of state government to improve
the public health function. (Stock #1247-S; $9.16 - includes tax, s/h) (1/04)
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER'S PROPOSED MID-YEAR REDUCTIONS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES PROGRAMS - This hearing was held on December 15, 2003 by Senator
Deborah Ortiz and the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. Overall summary
of mid-year and 2004-05 effects: The governor is proposing reductions which
equate to $762 million ($455 million General Fund) for the current year and
$1.809 billion ($1.238 billion General Fund) for 2004-05 for health and human
services programs. These proposed reductions represent 20 percent of the
proposed General Fund reduction for 2003-04 and 76 percent of it for 2004-05.
The governor's staff have testified in prior hearings that additional reductions
to health and human services programs for 2003-04, as well as 2004-05, will be
proposed in the governor's January Budget. (Stock #1245-S; $5.93 - includes tax
s/h) (12/03)
CALIFORNIA'S COMPULSORY STERILIZATION POLICIES, 1909 - 1979 (EUGENICIS) - This
hearing is a follow up to a lecture that was hosted by the Senate Select
Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technology & Public Policy. Dr. Paul Lombardo
gave a lecture on the American Eugenics Movement (1217-S). At its prime during
the early to mid 1900s, eugenics was practiced through immigration restriction
laws, marriage restriction, selective breeding, and sterilization, among others.
Because very few of the lawmakers, hospital superintendents, mental health
directors, or others who were involved in the sterilization laws or practices
are alive today, we're dependent upon researchers, historians, and archived
records to help tell this story. We hope to learn from this history and be
mindful of it as we consider mental health and genetics policies in the future.
Dr. Alexandra Minna Stern, a renowned eugenics scholar, gives the presentation
for this informational hearing held on July 16, 2003. (Stock #1242-S; $10.24 -
includes tax s/h) (7/03)
SCIENCE, SERVICE, AND STATUTES: A LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF SENATE BILL 1588 AND
THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT LAW - California's mosquito
abatement districts have a long and successful record of applying science to
counter public health threats. Their early battle against malaria and
encephalitis demonstrated the value of local governments that were well
organized and properly funded. The recent invasions by vectors such as the
Asian Tiger mosquito and by pathogens such as the West Nile virus underscore the
need to keep these local governments prepared to protect the public health and
safety. In 2001 the Senate Local Government Committee learned that the state
laws governing the mosquito abatement districts were outdated. They set up a
"Working Group" on revising the law. In several lengthy meetings, the Working
Group scoured each section, discarding obsolete sections, revising outdated
provisions, and retaining the most useful language. This report records those
efforts. (Stock #1226-S; $6.20 - includes tax s/h) (9/03)
EUGENICS: LESSONS FROM A HISTORY HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT - Hearing held by the
Senate Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technologies and Public Safety on
March 11, 2003 as part of a lecture series. The lecturer for this hearing is
Paul A. Lombardo, Ph.D., J.D. These hearings or lectures are to heighten
awareness of ethical, social, and legal issues involving cloning, newborn
genetic screening programs, DNA data banking, genetic discrimination, and
genetic
testing. (Stock #1217-S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (3/03)
STRETCHED THIN: GROWING GAPS IN CALIFORNIA'S EMERGENCY ROOM BACKUP SYSTEM (AB
2611) - AB 2611 (Gallegos) passed in 2000, requires the Senate Office of
Research to conduct a comprehensive study of the hospital emergency department
on-call coverage issue in California. The study must include the magnitude of
the challenges facing emergency departments, including those in under served and
rural areas, the scope of the challenges facing other states, and how other
states have addressed on-call coverage issues. The bill also requires SOR to
convene a working group of affected California stakeholders, including
hospitals, hospital organizations, physician organizations, other on-call
specialists, payers, and state agencies. With the assistance of the working
group, SOR developed a list of findings and principles for reform of the on-call
coverage system that formed the basis for this report. (Stock #1216-S; $5.12 -
includes tax s/h) (5/03)
TISSUE DONATIONS: ISSUES AND OPTIONS IN OVERSIGHT, REGULATION AND CONSENT -
This report by the Senate Office of Research analyzes issues and options in
regulation, licensing and fees, informed consent and other aspects of an
industry that is saving and improving the quality of countless lives. The
report also explores in detail the complicated issues surrounding for-profit
activities and use of tissue for cosmetic purposes in a field driven by the
altruism of bereaved families, who donate tissues from deceased loved ones with
the goal of helping others. (Stock #1215-S; $3.23 - includes tax s/h) (4/03)
BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT - SECOND INFORMATIONAL HEARING - Breast cancer
rates have nearly tripled over the last fifty years. This is a public health
crisis. While much of our attention has focused on detection, access to care,
and finding a cure, it is imperative that we begin to examine why the rates are
increasing at such a dramatic pace. While continuing to support research for
genetic risk-factor-related causes is very important, we ought not abandon that
goal and objective, it is time to begin to expand the scope of this policy
debate and begin to develop the responses and the research necessary to address
questions about environment impacts. This is the subject of this hearing.
(Stock #1205-S; $8.35 - includes tax s/h) (10/03) Also see stock #1162-S.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE 2001 - 2002 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY - The committee's
end-of-session report includes a summary of all measures heard by the committee,
including bills that were not sent to Governor Davis. Significant legislation
that was signed include a wide range of topics which are: health insurance,
Healthy Families Program, low cost automobile insurance, homeowners insurance,
and reforms in the operations of the Department of Insurance. (Stock #1199-S;
$3.50 - includes tax s/h) (12/02)
SUCCESSFUL PRISONER REENTRY INTO OUR COMMUNITIES - Informational hearing to
discuss the importance of reentry. For true public safety, we need effective
and affordable reentry systems that can restore offenders to their communities
with reentry preparation, with residential treatment programs, with appropriate
levels of supervision and accountability, and measurable caseload sizes and
resources to better enable our parole agents to provide the services necessary
to best insure the people paroled from our state correctional institutions are
prepared to successfully reenter their home communities. (Stock #1198-S; $5.39
- includes tax s/h) (10/02)
CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS: SHOULD MEDICAL RECORDS BE
PUBLIC? - Informational hearing held by Senator Steve Peace and the Senate
Privacy Committee. They discuss such issues as how much information that is
available to the public about arbitration decisions. (Stock #1174-S; $3.50 -
includes tax s/h) (3/02)
THE IMPACT OF CALIFORNIA'S STEM CELL POLICY ON THE BIOMEDICAL INDUSTRY - This
informational hearing was held on May 10, 2002 by the Senate Health and Human
Services Committee. It was hosted by Rich Murphy at the Salk Institute in La
Jolla, CA. They discuss such issues as the need to expand stem cell research to
cure disease and the problem with limited federal funding for this research.
(Stock #1164-S; $6.73 - includes s/h) (5/02)
BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT - The purpose of this informational hearing
held by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services is to review the
science that has begun to be put together about the environment factors of
breast cancer. Are there environmental causes to breast cancer? What are the
specific causes of breast cancer from an environment perspective? What can be
done about those factors? (Stock #1162-S; $5.66 - includes tax s/h) (2/02)
PRISON FACILITY'S BUDGET PROCESS: CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FACILITY AT VACAVILLE,
CORCORAN STATE PRISON, PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON & CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON AT
SOLANO - This hearing by the Senate Budget Committee is to discuss how the
Department of Corrections has been running significant deficits for the past
several years. Attending this hearing were the four Wardens from these prisons,
the Chief Medical Officer and the Associate Warden for Business Services.
(Stock #1160-S; $3.50 - includes tax s/h) (4/02)
NURSING HOME CLOSURES, BANKRUPTCIES & LIABILITY INSURANCE: IS THERE A CRISIS?
(SENIORS, DISABLED) - This informational hearing discusses the critical issues
affecting California's nursing homes that provide care to over 100,000 elderly
and disabled residents. The stability and quality of care in our nursing homes
are threatened. (Stock #1157-S; $6.73 - includes tax s/h) (3/02)
CONTROLLING THE COSTS OF CALIFORNIA'S PRISON PHARMACY OPERATIONS - A report by
the Senate Advisory Commission on Cost Control in State Government. This report
discusses the skyrocketing costs of pharmaceutical drugs in California's prison
pharmacies. Costs have increased from $197 per inmate to a projected $768 per
inmate in the same time period. While the Commissioners are aware of
California's current fiscal crisis, they recommend that this year's budget
writers earmark funding for the purchase of commercially available pharmacy drug
management software that can be interfaced with Corrections' existing technology
system. (Stock #1156-S; $5.66 - includes tax s/h) (7/02)
THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL POLICY ON REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF STEM CELL RESEARCH
(CHILDREN, DISEASE, DISABILITIES, HEALTH MEDICAL, SCIENCE, WOMEN) - This is the
first in a series of hearings by the Health and Human Services Committee on stem
cell research. The issues discussed are legislation and how we balance the
appropriate relationship between the private and public sector; how we balance
these very sensitive medical, ethical, and legal issues that we're facing in
this policy area; and how do we ensure that stem cell research moves forward and
that we pursue research in a responsible manner. (Stock #1152-S; $7.00 -
includes tax s/h) (3/02)
CALIFORNIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HUMAN CLONING PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON
CLONING & STEM CELL RESEARCH - The purpose of this hearing held by the Senate
Select Committee on Genetics, Genetic Technologies & Public Policy is to give
the Advisory Committee an opportunity to present its findings and
recommendations related to human cloning and stem cell research. Following
their presentation and a question-and-answer period, there was an opportunity
for public comments. (Stock #1149-S; $4.85 - includes tax s/h) (1/02)
EXPANDED NEWBORN SCREENING POSSIBILITIES BY SUCHETTA BHATT, JAMES BARTLEY &
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM - This hearing held on February 5, 2002 discusses the state's
newborn genetic screening program, promising research, and what opportunities
may exist for additional screenings and/or better detection of diseases such as
PKU, sickle cell disease, and many others. (Stock #1146-S; $5.93 - include tax
s/h) (2/02)
A COST EFFECTIVE AGENDA FOR HEALTH ACCESS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES -
Californian's lack of access to health care is the product of a wide array of
factors including but not limited to the state's high rates of uninsurance,
shortage of providers, limited availability of linguistically appropriate care,
lack of transportation, particularly in rural areas, and lack of information
about available services. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee and
the Foundation Consortium organized this informational hearing to assess the
current state of California's health care delivery system, the challenges the
system is likely to face and to explore potential models that may increase
access to health care services for the state's most vulnerable populations.
(Stock #1144-S; $12.93 - includes tax s/h) (1/02
THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: CASH AND REIMBURSEMENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
- The Department of Veterans Affairs administers three veterans homes which are
Barstow, Chula Vista, and Yountville. These homes receive funding in part from
the state General Fund, member fees and federal reimbursements from Medicare.
In the last three years, the homes' reimbursement levels have dropped
significantly. The state General Fund has back filled most, if not all, the
department's lost reimbursements. This hearing provides the Legislature the
first opportunity since the budget passed to review the department's progress on
increasing reimbursements and securing certification. (Stock #1140-S; $4.85 -
includes tax s/h) (11/01)
STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO ACCESSING DENTAL SERVICES – The purpose of this hearing
is to review the public dental programs that provide services to low-income
working people. Without question, the public dental programs are clearly not
meeting California’s dental health needs. Study after study tells us that
untreated dental diseases cause serious and chronic difficulties for tens of
thousands of Californians. Untreated dental conditions lead to unnecessary pain
and infection, diminish the capacity to eat or speak, reduce the capacity to
learn and concentrate, seriously impact self-esteem, they prove barriers to
employment, and they contribute to chronic conditions such as diabetes. (Stock
#1085-S; $11.31 – includes tax s/h) (3/01)
PUBLIC HEALTH EFFECTS OF TOXIC MOLD – The purpose of this hearing is to explore
two specific questions. First of all, what exactly are the health effects of
exposure to this mold? And secondly, does our system adequately protect the
public health in the face of this threat? At this time there are no federal or
state laws, regulations or guidelines regarding mold exposure, identification,
or remediation. (Stock #1081-S; $6.47 - includes tax s/h) (3/01)
PROPOSED HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM EXPANSION TO PROVIDE PARENTAL COVERAGE – On
January 30, 2001 the Senate Health and Human Services Committee held an
informational hearing to discuss low cost medical coverage. They discuss such
issues as simplifying the Medi-Cal and Healthy Families programs to make the
promise of eligibility a reality. To enroll more than a million Californians
who are eligible but not enrolled in government programs. To seriously consider
providing parental coverage up to 250 percent of poverty. (Stock #1079-S; $7.00
– includes tax s/h) (1/01)
HOW CAN THE STATE PROTECT SENIOR CITIZENS FROM DWINDLING PRESCRIPTION DRUG
BENEFITS? – Prescription medications cost too much. Seniors need help now as
HMO prescription benefits are being decreased. Other states have passed
legislation to help seniors. The types of legislation being used or considered
are discounted price (SB 393 in California), state bulk purchasing and state
subsidy. This hearing explores what needs to be done from the perspective of
patients, providers, HMOs, pharmaceutical companies and public agencies. (Stock
#1076-S; $5.12 – includes tax s/h) (11/00)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE 1999-2000 LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARY – The
committee’s end-of-session report includes a summary of all measures heard by
the committee, including bills that were not sent to the Governor. (Stock
#1064-S; $3.77 – includes tax, s/h) (12/00)
THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM CLOSURES – This is an
informational hearing by the Senate Health and Human Services. According to
many observers and experts, the United States is facing a growing shortage of
emergency medical care, arguably leading to an unprecedented crisis. This past
winter’s flu season resulted in long delays for people in emergency rooms
throughout the state, bringing this issue to the fore and creating concern about
the capacity of California’s emergency care system to respond to future crises,
such as natural disasters. (Stock #1040-S; $11.31 – includes tax s/h) (3/00)
CALIFORNIA’S LATINO DIABETES CRISIS – The purpose of this hearing by the Senate
Health and Human Services is to focus on the issue of diabetes, specifically
with regard to the Latino community and its very high incidence of diabetes.
(Stock #1039-S; $10.78 – includes tax s/h) (3/00)
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HOSPITAL SEISMIC SAFETY STANDARDS – The Senate and
Assembly Health and Human Services Committees held this hearing to review what
the hospital association believes is the most serious challenge facing their
medical community today. (Stock #1038-S; $4.58 – includes tax s/h) (1/00)
OPTIONS FOR FINANCING HEALTH INSURANCE FOR WORKING FAMILIES: LESSONS FROM OTHER
STATES – Joint Committee hearing held on March 1, 2000 by the Senate and
Assembly Health and Human Services. (Stock #1035-S; $6.20 – includes tax s/h)
(3/00)
CODE RED INK: HOSPITALS STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY WITH SEISMIC SAFETY MANDATES –
Some California Health Care members warn that health insurance premiums could
rise as much as ten percent as hospitals struggle with the colossal cost of
either retrofitting old buildings or constructing new ones. The spectra of
increased insurance premiums and hospital closures loom on the California
horizon. The State Legislature should consider a corrective action plan to
promote seismic safety without jeopardizing patient care. These issues were
discussed at the Senate Insurance Committee hearing held on October 13, 1999.
(Stock #1018-S; $3.77 – includes tax, s/h) (01/00)
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA FOR
PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES -- A report by the Senate Select
Committee on Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health and the Assembly Human
Services Committee. (Stock #945-S; $4.31 -- includes tax, s/h) (2/98)
HEALTH CARE FRAUD -- This report was prepared at the request of the Senate
Insurance Committee, Senator Rosenthal, Chair. The objective of this report is
to inform the committee and other policy makers about the different types of
fraudulent activities that exist throughout the health care delivery system,
both private and public. (Stock #944-S; $5.12 -- includes tax, s/h) (11/97)
INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL
CENTER AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES MERGER -- Advocates of the merger
argue that a merger between the two medical centers is UCSF Medical Center’s
best hope to survive in the competitive health care market. Opponents of the
merger argue that the USHC merger is illegal, and that USHC is not accountable
to either the Regents or the public. This special informational hearing of the
Senate Judiciary Committee will look at several issues raised by the USHC
merger of UCSF Medical Center and Stanford Health Services. (Stock #923-S;
$7.54 -- includes tax s/h) (3/97)
THE KENNEDY KASSEBAUM ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE IN
CALIFORNIA: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? -- Joint hearing of the Senate Health and
Human Services Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care and the Senate Insurance
Subcommittee on Health Care Reform. (Stock #911-S; $4.58 -- includes tax, s/h)
(4/97)
THE STATE OF NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE IN CALIFORNIA -- Senate
Subcommittee on Rural Health hearing held on January 28, 1997 at the Viejas
Indian Reservation, Alpine, CA. Issues discussed include economy, educational
needs, health care, mental health and substance abuse. (Stock #910-S; $5.12 --
includes tax, s/h) (1/97)
HMO MERGERS -- The question for this Committee hearing is whether the Knox-Keene
Act and the regulator in charge, DOC, along with California antitrust law, have
kept up with the dramatic changes and risks associated with a rapidly
consolidating, for-profit HMO marketplace. Is existing California law capable
of protecting the public interest with respect to HMO mergers? Oversight
hearing by the Senate Committee on Insurance. (Stock #908-S; $7.00 -- includes
tax, s/h) (3/97)
PRIVACY PROTECTION FOR CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL RECORDS AND PEER REVIEW RECORDS:
BALANCING THE NEEDS OF PATIENT AND PROVIDER PRIVACY, HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, AND
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT -- The purpose of this hearing is to provide information to
members of the Senate Insurance Committee and to the public on these competing
demands related to the use of and access to confidential medical information.
(Stock #903-S; $7.27 -- includes tax, s/h) (1/97)
“TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE GENETIC REVOLUTION” -- A three-part series of
informational hearings by the Senate Select Committee on Genetics and Public
Policy to heighten awareness about the important issues of genetic research.
Study areas include bioethics, public health, rights of privacy, assisted
reproduction and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, discrimination, health care,
DNA admissibility, accrediatation standards of genetic counselors, biotechnology
and genetic education: Human Genetic Research, 4/8/96 (stock #893-S; $4.31 --
includes tax, s/h) (12/96) DNA on Trial, 5/9/96 (stock #894-S; $4.31 -- includes
tax, s/h) (12/96) Animal Pharm: Old MacDonald Had a Lab, 6/24/96 (stock #895-S;
$4.58 -- includes tax, s/h) (12/96)
DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS' REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER HEALTH CARE SERVICE PLANS
-- An oversight hearing of the Senate Insurance Committee to secure testimony
about the adequacy of Department of Corporations' authority to effectively
regulate health plans to ensure that enrollees receive quality health care. The
hearing's primary focus was on areas of current conflict and controversy
regarding the authority of DOC over health plans. Testimony was provided on the
following: DOC's authority to impose penalties on health plans; DOC's authority
to review confidential health plan records; and DOC's authority over health plan
arbitration systems. (stock #837-S; $5.93 -- includes tax, s/h) (12/95)
HEALTH CARE REFORM IN CALIFORNIA: OPTIONS FOR FURTHER REFORM -- Prepared by the
Senate Office of Research for the Senate Insurance Committee, this issue brief
summarizes health care reforms enacted to date in California, as well as those
being adopted in other states and under consideration at the federal level. In
addition, it presents options for further reform for the Legislature's
consideration in the 1995-96 Session. (stock #793-S; $4.04 -- includes tax,
s/h) (2/95)