Latest California Healthline Stories
Night Of The Living Dead: Senators Work To Revive Zombie Trumpcare Bill Late Into Evening
Republicans cite good progress on the legislation that had been declared all-but-dead earlier in the day but large obstacles remain that have stymied previous efforts.
Free Clinic Celebrates Big Milestone After Nearly 10 Years Of Service
The Order of the Malta Clinic for Northern California just saw its 25,000th patient.
After Watching Nevada Struggle, California Takes Steps To Protect Marijuana Supply
Legal sales began July 1 in Nevada, but it immediately became clear there was not enough supply to meet demand, in part because unique rules provide alcohol wholesalers exclusive distributor rights.
Will Comprehensive Health, Lifestyle Choices Help Stave Off Dementia? Scientists Want To Find Out
A $20 million study will try to figure out if “life hacks” — like more exercise — can have an effect on protecting from dementia.
Kaiser Permanente Agrees To Certain Benchmarks As It Tries To Improve Mental Health Services
The company reached a settlement agreement with the California Department of Managed Health Care, and will face potential fines if it does not improve the deficiencies.
Multiple Internal Investigations Launched Into Behavior Of Former Med School Dean
The Los Angeles Times published a story on Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito’s private life earlier in the week, which has sparked serious concerns among the leaders and students of USC’s Keck School of Medicine.
Diabetes In America, By The Numbers
A new report shows that nearly half of Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes.
USC To ‘Examine And Address’ Accusations Against Former Med School Dean
The Los Angeles Times released an investigation of Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito’s private life earlier in the week.
Health Plan To Partner With UCSF Medical System, John Muir Health To Expand Coverage
Western Health Advantage says the Sacramento region and the San Francisco region have become “one mega-region,” so it makes sense to expand coverage for the area.
Trump Could Blow Up The ACA Marketplaces Tomorrow By Stopping Subsidy Payments
The president has threatened to end the payments to insurers before, and now with the failure of the GOP’s proposed bill, the deadline hangs like a guillotine over companies’ heads. “My advice to the plans this morning was, ‘If you get it, cash the check quickly,’” one health care lobbyist who represents insurers said Tuesday.