Latest California Healthline Stories
Kaiser Permanente Dinged Again For Deficiencies In Mental Health Operations
The Department of Managed Health Care agreed Kaiser had undertaken “substantial actions” to improve access to follow-up mental health appointments, but said Kaiser has not proven with “verifiable results” that it is complying with state access laws.
And in other public health news: autism, genomics, West Nile virus, vaping, yoga and teen birth rates.
Anonymous $10M Donation To Go Toward Marin General Hospital’s Renovation
Marin’s new hospital will feature bigger operating and patient rooms, nine gardens and 177 private rooms, with some that can convert to doubles if needed.
Making End-Of-Life Care Discussions Easier Through Technology
Entrepreneurs are hoping their free chatbot will help people in the 25-45 year-old age bracket be more prepared when talking about end-of-life care.
Low-Income Seniors, Disabled People Vulnerable To Cuts In GOP’s Health Care Bill
The vulnerable groups include 18,700 disabled people and 13,700 seniors in Stanislaus County. A separate report looks at the economic impact the legislation would have on the state.
Who Were The Patients Who Sought Help Under California’s Aid-In-Dying Law?
The Sacramento Bee looks at ages, conditions, races and more.
Nurses Keep Up Pressure For Single-Payer Bill
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blocked legislation that would be a first toward a single-payer system in the state, and faced threats because of the decision.
Viewpoints: Lawmaker Who Pulled Single-Payer Bill The Political Hero California Needs
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Three Planned Parenthood Clinics Shutter Because Of Low Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rates
Officials say they chose clinics where there were other options for patients close by.
Judge Issues Injunction Against Gun Law Borne In Wake Of San Bernardino Attack
The law required anyone who owned large-capacity ammunition magazines to dispose of them by Saturday.