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California’s gubernatorial race is acting as a microcosm of the larger push toward universal health care. But, experts say the issue is complicated. “Voters are thinking about the fundamental values associated with single-payer,” said Kelly Hall, an independent health consultant. “Almost zero voters have thought about the policy implications.” Those implications range from funding challenges to a vocal opposition to unanswered legal questions.
Aid-In-Dying Law No Longer In Effect After Judge Formally Deems Legislation Unconstitutional
The judge had previously granted California Attorney General Xavier Becerra more time to make his case, but last week he made his decision against the legislation formal. “It is a bit of a mess,” said Kathryn Tucker, an attorney who heads the End of Life Liberty Project.
Viewpoints: California Should Ban Those ‘Junk’ Health Insurance Policies
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Reigniting Health Law Repeal Just Before Midterms? It Might Not Be That Far-Fetched.
Some Republican lawmakers, worried about Democrats using the health law as a winning issue, want to take another stab at repeal to show voters they haven’t given up on it. Others don’t want to touch the volatile topic with a ten-foot pole. Meanwhile, states are sounding the alarm over association health plans allowed by the Trump administration, saying they’re magnets for scam artists.
Kaiser Permanente To Hold Open House For New Sacramento Facility
The health care giant is slowly expanding its footprint in downtown Sacramento. The company has also signed on to build a medical center on 18 acres in the Sacramento railyard development.
Sacramento lawyer G. Ford Gilbert’s infusion procedure has been criticized as modern-day snake oil. Doctors at one of Gilbert’s clinics told Meghan Lynch not to tell any endocrinologist she was getting Trina treatments.
The California jury also asked if it was within the court’s power to order a cancer warning label added to the product, but the judge said no.
Despite Courts’ Rulings, For Now, Aid-In-Dying Law Will Remain In Place
An appellate court issued a ruling this week that upheld an earlier decision to overturn the law. However, the court gave state Attorney General Xavier Becerra and other parties time to “show cause” — that is, provide more arguments as to why the court should grant the stay and suspend the lower court ruling.
“If we continue along our current path, more and more Californians will need to visit the emergency room for conditions like asthma, ear infections or flu because they lack a primary care provider,” said Janet Coffman, one of four authors of a new UCSF report on providers.
There’s been a growing cry for President C.L. Max Nikias to step down after it was revealed USC had known for years about misconduct allegations against the campus’ longtime gynecologist. But, “trustees believe Max Nikias, given the right circumstances, is the right person to lead this institution,” one member said.