Latest California Healthline Stories
In Worst Flu Season In Nearly A Decade, The Whole Country Has Been Hit At Once
Usually different parts “light up,” but this year only Hawaii has been spared. In another unusual twist, the virus has affected Baby Boomers in an unusually high number. Officials predict it will start to wane soon, though, and there’s evidence it’s easing up in California.
Deadline Nearing For Californians To Buy Coverage Through State Exchange
Residents have until Jan. 31 to buy a plan. KQED spoke to Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee about the health of the exchange and the open enrollment period.
Viewpoints: Right-To-Try Laws Are A ‘Cruel Sham’ Whose Real Goal Is To Weaken Drug Regulations
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
The panel was voting on marketing language for the product, which heats sticks of tobacco but doesn’t burn them. The members said that the company’s studies did not show that the device reduces deadly diseases tied to smoking.
Blue states are taking steps to protect certain guarantees created under the health law to protect patients, while Idaho just told insurers they don’t need to follow some of the regulations stipulated through the Affordable Care Act.
What’s Behind The Sharp Uptick In Homeless Deaths? Experts Point To Drug Epidemic
But the homeless deaths that are harder to account for are the people who get sick because they lack access to health care.
House That Allowed Parents Of Patients In NICU To Stay Close To Their Babies Burned By Wildfires
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital is looking to rebuild the house, but officials say raising enough money is always a challenge.
Scientifically Sound Evidence Is Lacking On Medical Benefits Of Marijuana
Dr. Daniele Piomelli spoke about the dearth of research to lawmakers during a legislative briefing at the state Capitol on the health effects of cannabis.
Kentucky Medicaid Enrollees Sue To Stop First-In-Nation Work Requirements
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has already issued the ultimatum that if the court touches the requirements, he’ll roll back the Medicaid expansion entirely.
Senate Approves Trump’s HHS Pick Despite Critics’ Qualms About Azar’s Ties To Pharma Industry
Alex Azar will take the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services after the Senate confirmed his nomination 53-43. Azar, who is replacing former Secretary Tom Price who resigned over ethical questions about his travel, is expected to make lowering drug prices one of his top priorities.