Latest California Healthline Stories
Drought Partly To Blame For Increase In Cancer-Causing Contaminants In Area Drinking Water
Concentrations of the contaminants are higher than they have been in nearly 20 years.
In Not Too Distant Future, Drones Could Be Used To Save Heart Attack Victims
When it comes to administering an electric shock to those in cardiac arrest, minutes can make the difference between life and death.
Sutter, Aetna Seek To Streamline Health Care Experience With Partnership
“More often than not, the relationship between payers and providers can frequently be duplicative. I think in a partnership like this, we can be very focused and we can really leverage our respective resources and expertise to really the benefit of the community,” said Phil Jackson, CEO of health plan products for Sutter Health.
Calif. Attorney General Backs Single-Payer, But Remains Pragmatic
“It’s where the will of the people will take you,” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said of the legislation.
Rank-And-File Senators Kept In Dark As GOP Leaders Claim They Are Getting Close To A Bill
“[T]his is not the best way to do health care, but it’s the way we’re having to do it,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Republicans, though, are trying to rein in expectations about when the vote will come.
Impoverished Neighborhoods Receive Grants To Improve Residents’ Health
The three Roseville areas targeted by the grants struggle with high chronic disease rates, barriers to health care and other problems that advocates plan to tackle.
Norovirus That Was Sweeping Yolo School Districts Has Abated
But officials say everyone should still remain vigilant.
Initiative Providing Hep C Drugs At Homeless Shelters Part Of Small But Growing Trend
Advocates see such programs as a promising solution to getting the medication to vulnerable patients in a way with which they feel comfortable.
We May Be Moving Toward A Future Where Visits To The Doctor’s Office Are Unnecessary
The San Francisco Chronicle looks at how technology is playing a role in shaping the health care landscape.
Democrats, Governor Reach Deal On What To Do With Money From Tobacco Tax
The fiery debate has been roiling the Capitol and the health industry.