Bay Area health officials urge vaccinations as measles cases continue to surge nationwide
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Measles is highly contagious -- in a room where one person is infected, nine out of 10 unvaccinated people will contract the disease.
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Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse
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Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.Bay Area
Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area
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More than a third of the population have type O blood, which is also an important and versatile option in emergency medicine.California
In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare
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Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton both frame their platforms on the issue as economic positions.California
Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
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A new law gives judges more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.Elections
California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot
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The one-time tax on billionaires could potentially reshape how California funds healthcare.California
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
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New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed care organization tax.California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
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The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Technology
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
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Mental health professionals at Kaiser say an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments should have more safeguards.Featured in Category
UCSF researchers develop brain implant that responds as Parkinson’s patients move
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In lab testing, the adaptive system improved gait symmetry and reduced variability in walking patterns, both signs of more stable and efficient movement.Health Matters
