Latest California Healthline Stories
As Debate Over President’s Mental Health Heats Up, Trump Declares Himself A ‘Very Stable Genius’
President Donald Trump said that those questioning his mental well being are just trying to score political points. All of the chatter over Trump’s health comes just before the president’s first psychical exam while in office.
Democrats Go In Search Of Next ‘Big Idea’ On Health Care In Preparation For 2020
Tired of playing defense and looking to capitalize on Republicans’ fumbles, Democrats are encouraging people in the party to think big, with ideas ranging from single-payer, government-run care for all, to new insurance options anchored in popular programs like Medicare or Medicaid. In other news from Capitol Hill: medical research legislation, entitlement overhaul, and “right-to-try” bills.
Health and Human Services nominee Alex Azar is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee this week, where it’s likely his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry will take center stage with his critics.
Jana Partners LLC and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System control about $2 billion of Apple share, and want Apple to take responsibility for what they see as a public health crisis.
UC San Diego Health Hit With Penalty For Mistake That Was Tied To A Patient’s Death
The UC San Diego Medical Center was the only hospital in San Diego County issued a fine by the CDPH in late December, though three local facilities received fines in August.
DUI Message Gets Lost Among ‘Virtues Of Marijuana’ Talk In New Ad Campaign, Critics Say
The California Office of Traffic Safety has launched a new campaign about the dangers of driving under the influence now that marijuana has been legalized in the state. But some think one of the new ads glamorizes marijuana use instead. Meanwhile, veterans in California are caught in a gray area between state and federal law.
Hospitals Struggling With Discharging Homeless Patients
Hospitals are required to have a discharge policy for all patients, but that can be easier said than done for health professionals dealing with people who have no place to live and may have mental illnesses and other complicated problems. There are times when these neediest patients are finding themselves dumped at homeless shelters without any warning.
This Year’s Flu Is A Quirky, Vicious, Misbehaving Strain That Health Professionals Hate
A particularly nasty strain of the flu is sweeping through California–flooding emergency rooms, draining medication resources, and racking up a higher-than-normal death toll. But it’s still not too late to get a flu shot.
Viewpoints: Politicians Want To Hide Medicare Cuts Behind Rhetoric Of ‘Reform.’ Don’t Let Them.
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
‘Preparing For The Unthinkable’: CDC To Teach Health Professionals What To Do In Case Of Nuclear War
The agency is holding a teaching session for doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, pharmacists, veterinarians, certified health education specialists, laboratory scientists, and others to prepare them for how to act in case of a nuclear detonation.