Latest California Healthline Stories
Two Republican Senators Temper Expectations On Completely Scrapping Health Law
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, both active players in the health care debate, admitted that completely repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act doesn’t look like it’s going to be in the cards.
Transgender Americans Face Variety Of Health Disparities, Study Finds
Among other issues, transgender adults are more likely to be depressed, overweight and uninsured than people whose gender identity matches their gender at birth.
Three Northern California Planned Parenthood Clinics To Shutter Due To Financial Woes
The clinics have been suffering with low reimbursement rates from the state Medi-Cal program, a spokeswoman for the organizations said.
A Tale As Old As Time: Trying To Fix California’s Health Care System
Efforts to improve health care in the state aren’t new. As the vote on a single-payer system nears, take a look back at past efforts.
Bill To Increase Transparency In Drug Prices Passes California Senate
“We’re not saying that they can’t raise the price. We’re just saying notify us,” said Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-Azusa). “And if [the price] goes up a significant amount, we should be able to question why.”
Administration Takes Steps To Relax Health Law’s Birth Control Mandate
The decision all but ensures a court challenge from women’s groups.
Cuts To Biosecurity In Trump Budget Leaves ‘The American People Very Vulnerable,’ Experts Say
The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, which tracks outbreaks of disease, would be cut by $136 million, or 9.7 percent, while the branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that fights threats like anthrax and Ebola would be cut by $65 million, or 11 percent. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump tweeted that that he wanted to allocate more money toward health care, which is in direct contrast to both his proposed budget and the House GOP health bill.
Health Care Groups At A Crossroads Over Trying To Kill GOP Bill Or Help Shape It
Senators have hinted at a willingness to work with health care industry stakeholders, which were shut out of House negotiations. Those businesses now must decide what course of action to take. Meanwhile, The Associated Press looks at some of the sticking points of getting to 50 votes.
Women Feel Impact Of Texas’ Roundabout Ways Of Chipping Away At Planned Parenthood Funds
By 2013, the state’s maneuvers prompted 82 Texas clinics to close or stop offering family planning services. None of the clinics performed abortions.
Hazardous Workplace Has Led To Lasting Health Consequences, Sacramento State Employees Claim
Some of the grievances stem from a chemical spill last year.