FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Public Health

Thursday, February 02, 2012

S.D. County Officials Seek To End Sales of Synthetic Drugs

On Tuesday, San Diego County law enforcement officials sent letters warning local retailers to stop selling illegal designer synthetic drugs known as "spice" and "bath salts." The letters stated that retailers face fines or jail time if they continue to sell the drugs, which have been found to cause violent behavior, heart attacks and seizures. Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed bills last year to curb sales of such substances.



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