Latest California Healthline Stories
When Wait Times Become A Death Sentence: A Look Inside Backlog For Disability Benefits
The Washington Post investigates the ever-growing backlog for people seeking disability benefits.
Nominee For HHS Post Raked In Millions As Top Pharma Executive
The newly released numbers are likely to ratchet up the scrutiny of Alex Azar, who is already facing criticism that he is too closely tied to the industry to be effective as the person regulating it.
Sacramento, UC Davis Reach Settlement In Suit On Payments For County’s Patients
The parties said the settlement stipulates that the county make a payment of $98 million plus interest over a 15-year period.
San Joaquin Picked To Participate In Nationwide Health Survey
In the past, the surveys have helped in finding the link between high cholesterol and heart disease, and in fortifying cereals with vitamins for children’s health.
Despite Being Eligible For It, Many Nursing Home Patients Aren’t Receiving Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness.
Purity, Potency Of Illegal Drugs Have Reached New Levels, Worrying Health Officials
The problem is that users aren’t expecting the higher strength drugs and are overdosing because of the increased potency of them. Meanwhile, a study finds that medication-assisted treatment works better than detoxing for those addicted to opioids.
Saline Shortage Following Hurricane Is So Bad Even Patients Are Starting To Notice
Local health systems have begun taking various steps to ensure that patient care is not affected by the shortage.
States That ‘Went All-In’ On Health Law Have Half As Many Uninsured As Those That Didn’t
The disparity can largely be explained by the expansion of Medicaid.
Repealing Mandate That Was ‘Weak’ In First Place May Not Radically Change Customers’ Behavior
“We don’t think many people would lose insurance if the mandate goes away,” said Deep Banerjee, an analyst at Standard & Poor’s.
Size Of Special Unit To Handle Mental Health Emergencies In Escondido Poised To Double
These types of facilities are a growing trend in American health care as medical providers struggle to meet the growing demand for mental health services.