Latest California Healthline Stories
Bruised And Battered Health Law’s Open Enrollment Period Starts Today Amid Much Confusion
The fifth open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act kicks off today. But many consumers don’t even know if the health law is alive or not.
California, New York Are Giving It Their All To Save The Health Law
Amid attacks and confusion over the health law, the two big blue states are going all out with marketing and outreach to try to help stabilize the marketplaces.
Stat gets an exclusive look at the plan that will be unveiled Wednesday. In other news, drugmakers are under pressure from a new coalition that’s seeking information on how these companies are responding to the increased business risks caused by the opioid crisis.
More Than 150 Lawmakers Ask Congress To Pull Community Health Centers Back From Funding Cliff
The federal money for the centers expired in September, and the letter from the bipartisan group of lawmakers says about 2,800 health center sites would close, “endangering the health care of about 9 million patients,” if the funding isn’t renewed.
Former Lab Owner Sentenced To 8 Years For Felony Health Fraud Charges
Michael Mirando was also ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution.
To Get Young People To Stop Smoking, Call Upon Their Peers
Experts say that the non-judgmental attitude used by peers can influence smokers to approach their habit differently.
Premiums For Popular Plans To Spike, But That May Just Translate Into Government Paying More
The Trump administration released the report with the dire news on Monday. But most consumers are eligible for federal tax credits that help pay for premiums, and the value of a credit increases as the cost of premiums for one of the exchange’s most popular plans rises.
The Theme For Open Enrollment This Year? Rampant Confusion
Open enrollment for 2018 health coverage under the Affordable Care Act starts on Wednesday. But consumers across the country have been left scratching their heads — if they know they even still need coverage at all.
With New Rule, Administration Wants To Give States More Flexibility On ACA’s Essential Benefits
Issued late in the day on Friday, the 365-page plan also proposes other changes to the inner workings of the health insurance markets.
Once Accused Of ‘Patient-Poaching,’ Medical Center Now To Open Building On Same Street As Rival
Scripps Health’s proposed building, which would be right near Tri-City Medical Center, would include physicians’ offices, examination and treatment rooms.