Latest California Healthline Stories
Graham-Cassidy Bill Would Be ‘Devastating’ To State, Could Trigger Collapse Of Its Marketplace
An analysis released by Covered California shows that 7.5 million Californians could lose their coverage under the Republicans’ latest efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Private Jets For Tom Price Grounded While Inspector General Investigates Travel Spending
“We’ve heard the criticism. We’ve heard the concerns. We take that very seriously and have taken it to heart,” says Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price about reports that he has spent $300,000 on private airplanes for government travel.
LA Health Agency’s Chief Announces Departure
Dr. Mitchell Katz is headed to New York where he will run the corporation that manages the city’s public hospitals and other health facilities and he will be able to help care for his parents.
UCLA Launches Massive Depression Study Focusing On Freshman Students
“We are aiming for nothing less than a transformation in how depression is detected, diagnosed and treated,’’ UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said.
‘Everybody Needs To Be Concerned’: West Nile Virus Hitting Peak Season In California
The virus is the deadliest mosquito-borne disease in California.
San Diego’s Public Bathrooms: Ground Zero For City’s Hep A Outbreak
“The city has a heck of a problem to overcome,” one homeless man says about the state of the public bathrooms in the city.
Sanders Champions Single-Player Plan To Receptive California Crowd: ‘We’re Going To Win This Fight’
Sen. Bernie Sanders also slammed the Republicans’ efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Gubernatorial Candidate Vows ‘Firm And Absolute Commitment’ To Universal Health Care
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is running for governor, urged the state’s Legislature to move the measure forward.
With Clock Ticking, Senators Tweak Health Plan To Shift Money To Reluctant Senators’ States
The changes would send money to Alaska and Maine, homes of Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Both women will be crucial if the Graham-Cassidy replacement bill is brought to the floor for a vote.
GOP Plan Would Hobble California’s Health System, Leave Millions Without Access To Care
Government and health officials warn that because California so fully embraced the Affordable Care Act, it would be hit hardest by the new efforts to repeal the legislation.