Latest California Healthline Stories
During Its Move To Electronic Records, Medicare Erroneously Paid $729M To Health Professionals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should review its incentive payments, recoup any money erroneously paid and do more to scrutinize spending, the inspector general audit recommended.
McConnell’s Gloomy Attitude Over Health Law Has Some Wondering If Larger Strategy Is At Play
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been downplaying the chances the Republicans’ legislation has of passing the Senate. But some think his reserved comments might be all part of the game. In other news about the efforts: lawmakers begin to see a path they can take; a look at how the measure could affect middle- and working-class Americans; Twitter cheers on Sen. Claire McCaskill and more.
Sonoma County Sees Nearly 20 Percent Spike In Child Abuse And Neglect Cases
Drug and alcohol abuse were a factor in 42 percent of the 2,220 cases investigated last year by the county’s Child Protective Services.
New $305M Wing For Ventura County Medical Center To Open In July
It includes facilities for general care, intensive care, labor and delivery, imaging, surgery and pediatric intensive care, in addition to an emergency department.
As Meningitis Outbreak Worsens, Officials Use Pride As Way To Get Vaccination Message Out
Health officials think the current L.A. outbreak is rooted in the gay community because 10 of the 29 infected people in Los Angeles County were either gay or bisexual men.
‘Brain Hackers’ Turning To Smart Drug To Enhance Cognitive Abilities
These drugs — nootropics — are said to improve memory, attention, creativity and motivation. But researchers say there is no evidence that the drugs help in the long-run.
An Easy Screening Can Help Defuse ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Of Blindness For Diabetics
An initiative in Los Angeles aims to address eye problems in diabetics before they get too bad to treat.
Viewpoints: Single-Payer Bill Exploits Confusion Over What Makes A Good Health System
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Senators Find Themselves Playing Whac-A-Mole When It Comes To Solving Health Plan Problems
Every time they think they’ve found a solution to an issue, a new one pops up. And while moderates say they’re getting closer, conservatives are pushing back against the proposed changes.
Climbing Number Of Homeless Veterans Highlights That Something Is Going Wrong
“We don’t have a lot of help for people when they reach out before they are in crisis and before they are homeless,” said Nathan Graeser, a researcher at the Center for Innovation and Research for Military and Veteran Families.