Latest California Healthline Stories
During HHS Nominee’s Tenure At Eli Lilly, Company Tripled Price Of A Top-Selling Insulin Drug
President Donald Trump touted Alex Azar as a “star” who could help combat high drug prices. But Azar’s history as a top pharma executive has critics worried.
GOP Slips Repeal Of Individual Mandate Into Tax Bill In Hopes Of Scoring Two-In-One Victory
Not only would repealing the individual mandate save billions over the next decade, but it would allow Republicans to fulfill a years-long promise to voters. The Democrats and many in the health industry, however, are ardently opposed to the move.
Orange County To Pay Firm $450K Annually To Keep Homeless From Riverbank
The county forced as many as 200 homeless people to leave their Fountain Valley riverbed encampment on Friday.
Following Fires, Sonoma Supervisors Urge Staff To Promote County’s Mental Health Services
Michael Kennedy, the county’s mental health director, said his division had recently seen about double its normal volume of phone calls from residents possibly experiencing problems such as anxiety and depression.
Forget Bulky Fitbits, This Scientist Wants To Create Medical Wearables So Thin You Forget About Them
Ana Claudia Arias is developing such products as a bandage-like sensor that could monitor a wound’s healing process or one that could slip into a diabetic’s shoe and warn about foot ulcers the person wouldn’t be able to feel.
Counselors Offer Free Advice On Enrolling In Medicare
The clinics are being held around Southern California for anyone who is eligible for Medicare.
Sacramento Make Progress In Effort To Lower Deaths Of African-American Infants While Asleep
Data showed that the occurrence of infants dying in their sleep was disproportionately high.
Last Year Beat The Record For Most Valley Fever Cases. This Year Is Set To Top That.
From January through October, 5,121 cases were reported to the state health department, compared with 3,827 cases during the same period in 2016.
Senate Keeps Medical Expense Deduction, But It Could Still Be Cut During Tax Bill Negotiations
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is once again calling for lawmakers to include the repeal of the health law’s individual mandate in their tax plan.
Former Pharma Executive, Health Law Critic Tapped For Top HHS Spot
President Donald Trump, in announcing the nomination, says Alex Azar will be “a star” at lowering drug prices, but his ties to the industry raise immediate concerns from critics.