Latest California Healthline Stories
Suit Alleging Calif.’s Low Medicaid Payments Hinder Care For Hispanics Being Watched Closely
Suing Medicaid is difficult so other civil rights groups are monitoring this case, but experts say similar actions elsewhere could be difficult to win.
Calif. Advocates Celebrate That Single-Payer Has Become National Issue
The state bill was shelved, but Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has taken the issue to a much bigger stage. Although advocates are pleased, other health care experts say it could pose pitfalls for California.
Gubernatorial Candidates Tout Health Care Successes, But Some Say They’re Not Completely Earned
Health care has become a hot topic in the race that includes Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa. Both have been highlighting successful health care programs with which they were involved, but critics are taking issue with who’s getting credit.
Officials Warn Of Spike In Mosquito Population That Has Potential To Carry Zika, Other Viruses
Orange County officials are warning residents to take steps to combat the insects.
After Witnessing Benefits Of Narcan, Mayor Pushes For Police To Carry Overdose Medication
“It brought her back to life,” recalled Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait during a City Council meeting. “It allowed her to go to a hospital and get treatment.”
California’s ‘Shocking’ Rise In Amputations Mystifies Diabetes Experts
Experts are a bit stumped at the increase, but have theories, including an aging population and inadequate attention to diagnosing and managing the disease in some populations.
Multiple Reports Called On San Diego Over The Years To Address Human Waste Issue
Each of the reports called on the city to either add more all-hours, publicly available restrooms or bolster its street cleaning regimen to ensure the public would not be exposed to human waste. Health officials say such exposure helped fuel San Diego’s growing hep A outbreak.
Health Care Field Could Be Hit Hard By Any Change To DACA
DACA recipients contribute to diversity in health professions classrooms, increasing all students’ abilities to provide culturally competent care, more than 70 medical groups wrote in a letter to Congress.
This Funding Fight Is Flying Under The Radar, But Could Devastate Community Clinics
Local health centers could see a 70 percent reduction in their federal grant funding if Congress fails to reauthorize their funding by Sept. 30.
For GOP, Political Incentive Is ‘As Much Of A Reason As The Substance’ To Pass Repeal Bill
The driving force behind this last-ditch attempt for many lawmakers it the simple fact that they promised their constituents they’d make it happen. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends to bring the legislation to the floor for a vote next week — but only if he’s sure it will pass.