April 1, 2012
Doctors and patients alike have experienced rising frustration as physicians using electronic health records bury their heads in computer screens, rarely making eye contact while listening to highly...
March 29, 2012
Psychological and physical abuse is a common facet of dating for America's adolescents, a new survey reveals.
March 29, 2012
Researchers who polled more than 1,400 seventh graders found that more than 37 percent of 11- to 14-year olds had been the victim of some form of psychological violence, and almost one in six said...
March 29, 2012
C-Berkeley has released a survey on safety-net health care providers' readiness to participate in accountable care organizations, Modern Healthcare reports.
February 19, 2012
For Clara Tempongko, her daughter is frozen in time. She's still the vibrant 28-year-old who gathered their big family together for birthday parties, Christmas festivities or any reason to celebrate.
February 18, 2012
Nearly two years before the federal health reform law kicks in, 10 California counties have expanded medical coverage to more than 250,000 people who were previously uninsured, according to new state...
January 3, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Blue Shield of California recently announced a $125,000 grant aimed at helping Santa Cruz County expand a health care program aimed at destitute and indigent residents.
December 14, 2011
The Blue Shield of California Foundation, Blue Shield of California’s philanthropic arm, is making nearly $9 million in fourth quarter grants, bringing 2011’s total to $27 million, or $5 million more...