Latest California Healthline Stories
Number Of Valley Fever Cases In San Joaquin Could Set Record High This Year
The county has seen 128 cases so far but November and December are usually the months which account for the majority of cases. Last year there were 194 cases.
Second USC Med School Dean Out After Old Harassment Claim Emerges
The medical school was already facing backlash over its former dean for allegations of inappropriate behavior.
As Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance Looms, LA County To Takes Steps To Learn More About It
“If we keep trying to win the battle with the same tools, the antibiotic-resistance mechanisms of these organisms are going to learn how to evade that,” says Dr. James McKinnell, an infectious disease specialist with Los Angeles County.
Fire departments traditionally have waited on the sidelines of shooting scenes until police declare it safe for medics to go in and treat victims, but in Las Vegas they took a different approach.
How San Diego’s Hepatitis A Outbreak May Have Had Its Roots In A Baseball Game
Stat takes a look at how San Diego’s outbreak has been brewing for a while.
New Law Will Help California To Cut Down On Disabled Placard Fraud
Among other provisions, the bill will try to make sure to better account for those placard holders who have died.
Covered California May Have To Use Contingency Plan If Congress Fails To Agree To Subsidies
If a decision on insurer subsidies isn’t made by Oct. 11, Covered California will proceed as if they aren’t coming and add a surcharge to some of its plans.
Many Americans Don’t Know If ACA Is Law Of Land Or Not, Adding Challenges To Enrollment Season
There’s a lot of confusion about where the Affordable Care Act stands after Republicans tried all year to repeal it and President Donald Trump talks about its imminent death. So getting people to sign up for coverage, or even know they can, is going to be a struggle this year.
CHIP Funding Measure Passes Through Committees, But It’s Not Smooth Sailing Ahead For Bill
The provisions Republicans want to add to reauthorize funds for the Children’s Health Insurance Program rankle Democrats, which might mean a bitter fight over of the popular program.
California Names Industry Members, Health Experts To Cannabis Advisory Committee
Members of the panel include Tamar Todd, policy manager and legal director for the Drug Policy Alliance; psychiatrist Timmen Cermak, who specializes in addiction issues; California Highway Patrol Capt. Helena Williams; and more.