Latest California Healthline Stories
A Peek Inside Rapidly Growing Health IT Startup Doctible
Doctible makes software that automates back-office tasks primarily for doctors in private practice. Co-founder Ajit Viswanathan talks about the emphasis they place on creating a good culture at his company.
In Contrast To Rest Of Insurers Offering Medicare In Stanislaus, Humana Drastically Cuts Premiums
But monthly premiums aren’t the only thing to consider when shopping for the best plan.
California Hospitals Grappling With Shortage Of IV Bags Following Hurricane In Puerto Rico
A vast percentage of the IV bags used in the country come from the small island that was devastated by the storm.
California, Other States File Lawsuit To Stop Rollback Of ACA’s Birth Control Mandate
Attorneys general from five states are arguing the move is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Viewpoints: Veterans Are Dying As Plans To Open Clinic Keep Getting Pushed
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Repeal Of Individual Mandate Not In Senate’s Tax Plan, But Could Still Be Added Down The Road
Some lawmakers are still pushing for it to be introduced further along in the legislative process. Meanwhile, the Senate tax bill keeps a deduction for medical expenses.
San Diego Touts Tourist Attractions As Part Of Complete Package To Those Seeking Health Treatments
A coalition of civic, tourism and business leaders are trying to draw patients to the area with the promise of beaches, the zoo and other tourist attractions.
Change In Prescription Practices May Be Paying Off In War Against Opioid Crisis, Survey Finds
“Ten out of 19 emergency departments said that they had significantly reduced their prescribing since we started our safe prescribing guidelines,” said Dr. Roneet Lev, chief of emergency medicine at San Diego’s Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Cases Of Hep A Among Gay, Bisexual Men Have Begun To Surge In LA
The Hep A outbreak had been mostly limited to homeless people, but public health officials are starting to see a rise in cases outside that population.
For Veterans, End-Of-Life Care Needs Look A Lot Different Than Civilians’
Among other complications, some veterans don’t find out they have PTSD until they have just months or weeks left to live.