Latest California Healthline Stories
Hep A Outbreak Prompts San Diego To Tackle Challenge Of Housing The Homeless
In other health news from around the state: the federal hospice ratings website includes incorrect information; mystery chemical dumping throughout the California; and recreational pot dispensaries in Sacramento.
If CHIP Funding Not Renewed, California Could Be On Hook For Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars
The Children’s Health Insurance Program provides insurance for 2 million children and pregnant women in the state.
Marketing Push Boosts San Diego As Medical Tourism Hot Spot
The effort aims to build out the infrastructure necessary to attract patients to the city for surgeries and other medical treatment.
WHO: Progress Has Stalled In Worldwide Effort To Eliminate Malaria
In other public health news, many Americans still live with the AIDS virus for years without realizing they have it; running doesn’t necessarily help the heart; what happens when clinical trials fail; and abortion doulas.
Former DEA Officials Urge Repeal Of 2016 Law That Stripped Agency Of Its Most Potent Weapon
“This bill basically tore the heart out of the diversion program,” one official told senators Tuesday. In other opioid-related news, the expanding profession of opioid recovery coaches raises questions.
A Surgeon Who Also Pierces Ears — For $1,877: Examining Wasteful Use Of Medical Care
ProPublica continues its investigation of unnecessary medical treatments and their role in driving up the cost of health care. And Stat looks at how the “value” movement is reshaping the health industry, and a New Hampshire doctor raises questions around electronic record keeping.
A Detailed Look At Who Benefits From Tax Bill’s Repeal Of Individual Mandate
The New York Times provides a statistical guide to the people who opt to forego insurance and pay a penalty instead. Also in news about insurance coverage, one paper explores how sometimes an income drop can help make coverage more affordable and save money, and another insurer moves into the venture capital market.
As a Senate panel advances the Republicans’ tax plan, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) says support for eliminating the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate is solidifying. And President Donald Trump signals openness to a series of Obamacare fixes that could sway key GOP lawmakers. Meanwhile, other health items still on the agenda are stacking up.
HHS Nominee Alex Azar Heads To Hill To Face Questions On Pharma Ties, Health Law Views
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services will answer senators’ questions Wednesday during his first confirmation hearing. Drug pricing and Obamacare are expected to top the subject list.
New San Francisco Marijuana Rules Reduce School Buffer Zone For Dispensaries
Cannabis dispensaries can now operate 600 feet from a San Francisco school, in one of several new marijuana regulations passed by the city’s Board of Supervisors. In other news: the perils of pot for teenagers.