Latest California Healthline Stories
Republicans’ Attacks On Health Law Ignites Surge Of Activity In States To Protect It
There are now at least nine states, including California, publicly considering their own version of the individual mandate. The movement is part of a bigger trend of some states taking matters into their own hands to shield the health law’s protections as the federal government tries to chip away at it.
A Look At The Coverage Models That Could Serve As Blueprint For Universal Health Care In California
The State Assembly’s Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage will hold hearings Monday and Wednesday to explore a path forward for universal health care coverage in California.
Viewpoints: Don’t Expect Trump To Actually Do Anything About Those High Drug Prices
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
‘Palpable Relief’ Sweeps CDC With Announcement Of Acting Director
Anne Schuchat, who has nearly three decades of CDC experience, will be taking on the role again.
Few Republicans Have Appetite To Risk Another Repeal Failure In Election Year
“We sort of tested the limits of what we can do in the Senate last year. And we’re one vote down from where we were then,” said Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the No. 3 GOP leader.
San Leandro Hospital To Undergo $26.8 Million Renovation
And plans are being considered to expand the skilled nursing unit at Fairmont Hospital once in-patient rehabilitation services are moved to San Leandro Hospital.
Whole Health Program Takes Veterans’ Healing Beyond Traditional Clinic
The initiative provides a personalized health plan for veterans, encouraging them to practice “self-care,” and offering a comprehensive array of services that “considers the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental elements that work together to provide the best quality of life” for patients.
Cities Are Going To Have Tough Choices To Make As Employee Pension Costs Rise
A new analysis shows that 16 percent of the general fund budget in an average large city will go toward pension payments in just seven years’ time. That means other things, such as emergency services, might suffer.
‘People Are Going To Die’: Orange County Needle Exchange To Shut Down After It Was Denied Permit
The city cited the increase in discarded syringes in the Santa Ana Civic Center as a reason to stop supporting the program.
California Gets Low Marks On Children’s Health And Welfare Report
Oakland-based child advocates Children Now said it’s “alarming” how poorly California’s children are doing when the state has so many resources.