Latest California Healthline Stories
Lawmakers That Trump Pushed Into Signing ‘Mean’ Bill Peeved At The President’s Candid Comments
Although President Donald Trump personally helped champion the legislation through the House and called it a “great plan” when it passed, he is now saying it’s “mean” and that the Senate should be more “generous” in its version. The about-face has left lawmakers scratching their heads.
Nursing Home To Pay $345K In Suit Over Patients Allegedly Being Given Powerful Drugs Without Consent
The Newbury Park nursing home denied all allegations of wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
Philanthropists Donate $32M To Hospital: ‘Top-Notch Care Should Not Depend On Your ZIP Code’
Melanie and Richard Lundquist have previously donated $50 million to the Torrance Memorial Medical Center for the creation of a patient building at the hospital with all private rooms and $18 million for other hospital upgrades.
Despite Predictions Otherwise, Medi-Cal Patients’ Visits To ER Spiked Under Affordable Care Act
State Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), a pediatrician, says that people who were uninsured before the ACA were actually reluctant to go to the ER unless they were “about to die,” because they would be saddled with big bills, said. Under Medi-Cal, though, patients aren’t worried about those expenses.
Well-Known Scientist Joins Pack Of Candidates Challenging Vulnerable Calif. Lawmakers
Democrat Hans Keirstead’s science background makes him appealing to party leaders.
Doctors Expected A Pay Bump From The Tobacco Tax. The Budget Deal Disappoints.
The deal directs the money they thought was going to go to boosting reimbursement rates into the Medi-Cal program as a whole.
Trump Calls House Bill ‘Mean,’ Says Senate Version Should Be More ‘Generous’
President Donald Trump hosted senators at the White House to discuss their health care push, and he, according to sources, took a much different tone on the House’s version than he did when he was celebrating its passage..
Orange County Board Hears Pleas, Threats Of Voter Retribution Over Money For Homeless
Residents want the Orange County Board of Supervisors to revise the budget to fund more housing for the homeless.
Witness Corroborates Mother’s Testimony In Case Concerning Pesticides, Birth Defects
Eulalia Lopez-Gomez, whose son was born with a serious facial deformity, has sued four agricultural firms over the condition.
Palm Desert Drug Counseling Center Searched By The FBI As Part Of Sweeping Investigation
There were no arrests expected on Tuesday.