Latest California Healthline Stories
How The GOP Plan Will Affect Health Care In California
The Los Angeles Times looks at what happens if the Republicans’ bill passes. Other media outlets also examine the way the bill will impact the state.
Now That GOP Bill Is Unveiled, Leaders Focus On Drumming Up Support From Reluctant Senators
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is focused on one number: 50. That’s what he needs to get to pass his version of the health law bill.
Viewpoints: Is Single Payer ‘Doable’?; Doctors Should Disclose Malpractice Penalties
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Perspectives: GOP Plan Is Not ‘Better Care.’ It’s A Bitter Pill To Swallow.
Opinion writers weigh in on the newly released plan from Senate Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act.
CalPERS Class-Action Lawsuit Over Long-Term Care Insurance Fees Moves Forward
Today’s other public health stories from around the state cover the expansion of a genomics project at the Rady Children’s Institute, Oceanside medical marijuana regulations and Costa Mesa funding for an inspector for sober-living and group homes.
How Can You Avoid Dementia? Experts Say Control Blood Pressure And Stay Active
Other tips include targeted brain-training, but overall a U.S. panel of 17 experts finds few effective strategies for preventing Alzheimer’s and age-related dementia.
Hospitals To Tap Into Complementary Strengths In New Partnership
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach each offers something to the other that it doesn’t already have. Miller will benefit from UCLA’s academic resources, while UCLA will take advantage of Miller’s larger size.
Single-Payer In California: Who’s Covered, How It’s Paid For And Other Questions Answered
The Los Angeles Times answers some common questions about the proposal.
Shortage Of Physicians Able To See Medi-Cal Patients Contributing To Spike In ER Visits
The expansion of Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act was supposed to relieve stress on ERs, but it hasn’t worked out quite as planned.
‘The Consequences For California Are Devastating’: Millions Would Lose Coverage Under GOP Plan
As a state that fully embraced the Affordable Care Act, California is particularly vulnerable to the Republicans’ proposed legislation.