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‘Abandoned by Dignity’: Medical foundation changes contract structure with Dominican Hospital physicians, leading to more than a dozen departures
Dignity Health Medical Foundation’s decision to change its physician contracting structure has prompted more than a dozen doctors and advanced practice providers to work for other health systems. Patients say they’re…
Watsonville Community Hospital appoints veteran healthcare leader as interim CEO
Watsonville Community Hospital leadership has appointed Tim Moran, a longtime healthcare leader, as interim CEO. He will take over for outgoing CEO Stephen Gray following his last day on July 10.
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A Lookout View: Coral Street toilet shortage a stark contrast to local pandemic response – why doesn’t public health matter more?
Portable toilets miles away aren’t enough to solve the loss of public bathrooms and showers on Coral Street in Santa Cruz, the Lookout Editorial Board writes. Our local leaders actively took…
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities?
Parents, educators and researchers say that inclusive early education improves outcomes for students with disabilities and reduces the need for more intensive — and costly — special education services in older…
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
A balance act: To help fund the safety net, lawmakers have voted through a health tax extension that could increase premium costs for Californians with private insurance.
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
A California union wants to tax billionaires to fund healthcare. The initiative has drawn fierce opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and Silicon Valley moguls.
Santa Cruz women have more freedom than ever — so why can’t we get away from the beauty mirror?
In a county known for barefoot hippies, natural beauty and anti-establishment culture, Santa Cruz women still feel intense pressure to curate how they look, says writer and radio host Suki Wessling.…
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