Latest California Healthline Stories
Molina Healthcare To Lay Off About 1,400 Employees, Memo Says
The insurer says the upcoming cuts to 10 percent of its workforce is driven by losses to its Obamacare exchange business.
California, Braced For Obamacare Repeal, Creates Some Fall Back Plans
There are steps the state is planning on taking if protections created under the Affordable Care Act are rolled back.
Committee’s Plan To Shift Money To Veterans’ Choice Program Draws Immediate Backlash
Eight major organizations spoke out against the proposal, saying it was unacceptable privatization of veterans’ health care.
Senate Parliamentarian Tosses Another Roadblock Onto Already Bumpy Path To Health Vote
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough says Republicans would need 60 votes to maintain abortion-related provisions in their legislation, in addition to others, because they don’t relate to the budget. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is still pressing ahead with a vote this week.
Investigation Launched Into Whether City Protected Vulnerable Residents From Harmful Pollution
There have been complaints that the city has engaged in a “pattern of neglect and systemic disregard” for the health and well being of West Oakland residents.
In Stunning Turnaround, Addiction Clinic Files For Bankruptcy
Stephen Fennelly rode the wave of the surging profits tied to the opioid epidemic raging in California and across the country. So what went wrong?
Visitation Programs For New Moms Have Long-Term Payout For Children
An analysis finds that there were improved birth weights for boys, improved socio-emotional skills for 6-year-old girls, and improved cognitive skills and girls and boys at age 6.
It Remains Unclear When USC Became Aware Of Allegations Against Former Med School Dean
But the Los Angeles Times had been calling officials at the school for more than a year regarding Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito’s behavior.
‘Dental Lobby’ Gaining Power In Sacramento
A family’s tragedy has put the industry in the legislative spotlight.
Deadly Hantavirus Infects California Man
The viruses primarily spread when droppings, urine or saliva from infected rodents get kicked up into the air and inhaled, such as when sweeping a room to clean up mouse droppings.