Latest California Healthline Stories
Expect Single-Payer Debate To Come Roaring Back After Shaking Up Calif. Politics Last Year
Even though single-payer legislation was shelved in 2017 because of a lack of details on how to pay for the system, it’s anywhere but on the back burner for many in California.
Viewpoints: When It Comes To CHIP, Republicans Seem Intent On Robbing Peter To Pay Paul
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Defying Dire Warnings And Expectations, Health Law Sign-Ups Nearly On Par With Last Year
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services say more than 8.8 million people have signed up in 39 states, which is a slight decrease from last year’s 9.2 million. Heading into the enrollment season many experts anticipated a steeper dip because the Trump administration slashed the outreach budget and cut the sign-up period in half.
Congress Passes Short-Term Patch For CHIP Funding But Punts On Long-Term Solution
Funding for CHIP lapsed after Democrats and Republicans clashed on how to pay for a five-year extension of the popular program. States have been getting desperate, as funds dwindled. “You can’t run an insurance program this way,” says Sara Rosenbaum, a professor at George Washington University.
Health Department Investigating Chipotle Restaurant After Employees Report Sickness
Some of the sick employees also worked at PizzaRev next door, and investigators are looking at both restaurants.
Sutter Health Gets Hit With $18K Fine Over Lobbying Violations
The penalties weren’t higher because the Fair Political Practices Commission ruled that the violations were from negligence not intent.
By shutting down all operations at Vista del Mar, the fire eliminated nearly 75 percent of the acute psychiatric hospital beds in Ventura County.
A Benefits Trend That’s Paying Off For Both Employers, Employees: Personalized Health Clinics
It’s becoming a new trend for tech companies are providing health clinics just off campus for convenient care that focuses on preventive services and keeping employees at work.
Assemblyman Takes On Eating Disorders In Fashion Industry With New Proposal
The bill would require the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards to adopt guidelines for models.
What’s In A Word?: On Front Lines Of Linguistic Battle, Career Officials Resist Ban
The Trump administration is looking to literally change the conversation with its list of words that agencies should avoid. But the effort has sparked a firestorm among advocates, Democrats and even the officials in charge of drafting the budgets.