Latest California Healthline Stories
Despite Turmoil Over ACA, Employer-Provided Health Care Not Budging Any Time Soon
“I think a company — any size company — would be incredibly afraid to just cancel its insurance policy and say the hell with it,” says business owner Walt Rowen.
GOP Senators Going Home A Fractious Party With No Path Forward On Health Care
Many had hoped they would be leaving for recess with repeal under their belts. Meanwhile, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch announces that his committee will start holding health care hearings when lawmakers return in September.
Urgent Clinics To Remain Open To Patients Despite Bankruptcy Filings
The bankruptcies include the Hoag Urgent Care Centers in Anaheim Hills, Huntington Harbour, Orange and Tustin, as well as the Cypress Urgent Care and the Laguna Dana Urgent Care.
Rule Capping Hours Worked Per Shift For New Doctors Rolled Back Among Mixed Reviews
Patient and resident groups wanted to keep the 16-hour rule, but other doctors are glad to be rid of it.
Kaiser Looking For A Repeat Of Eye-Popping Operating Income It Posted In First Quarter
Despite trends that might work against that goal, Kaiser has one of the highest rates of membership retention in the industry. That customer loyalty allows the health care giant to promote preventive care and head off problems that can costs to rise.
Covered California Premium Increases Vary Wildly Between Different Regions In State
Some places will see a slight uptick of about 6 percent while others will be hit by a 33 percent jump in rates.
Stockton Area Jumps In Health Care Rankings To Become Most Improved In Nation
San Joaquin County Public Health Director Tammy Evans says the Affordable Care Act helped in large part.
Major Gene Editing Breakthrough Raises Concerns About Ethics Of ‘Designer Babies’
For the first time, scientists have edited genes in embryos to fix a disease-causing mutation. The milestone raises hopes for being able to correct serious problems, but also raises tricky ethical questions about modifying human DNA for the purpose of obtaining desired traits for a child.
As Start Of School Nears, Parents Are Reminded To Get Kids Vaccinated
Without a valid health exemption, the kids won’t be allowed to attend school without being vaccinated.
Abortion Opponents Don’t See Health Bill Defeat As Knock-Out Blow For Their Cause
“I think what is important to note is that the pro-life elements were not the cause of failure for the bill,” said Mallory Quigley, spokeswoman for the antiabortion Susan B. Anthony List. “This was an area of unity for Republicans. So I do think that there are going to be more wins in the future.”