Latest California Healthline Stories
After Struggling To Find Medi-Cal Doctors, Santa Clara Residents Turning To Expensive Hospital Care
The county’s civil grand jury has released a report citing the problems associated with a lack of doctors who accept Medi-Cal.
Bill To Help New Mothers Living In Poverty Working Its Way Through Legislature
Nurses or social workers would make home visits in an effort to improve the health of both mothers and their babies, prevent child abuse and neglect, support positive parenting, and promote healthy child development and school readiness.
Governor’s Budget Walks Back Deep Cuts To Disabled Program, But Relief Is Temporary
Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget lays out a four-year plan for counties to absorb more of the cost of the program.
Viewpoints: Some Ideas In GOP’s Health Plan Are Not Far Removed From Democrats’
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Senate Task Force Considers Ways To Unravel Obamacare Coverage Rules
Key to this discussion is how to handle regulations that require plans to cover a set of essential health benefits as well as preexisting condition protections. Outlets also cover other news about the American Health Care Act.
Debunking A 19th Century Myth: Humans Actually Have A Great Sense Of Smell
Researchers find that humans’ sense of smell is no less than any other mammal.
Report Paints Grim Picture Of Meth-Related Fatalities In San Diego
“The good news is that San Diego is no longer considered the meth capital of the world. But the bad news is the meth is flowing across our borders like never before,” said San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob.
LA-Area Hospitals Partner Up To Reduce Costs, Share Resources
The deal between Cedars-Sinai and Torrance Memorial is not expected to lead to any layoffs or job reductions.
Despite Doctor Shortage, Money For Medical Residencies Not Restored In State Budget
“It was just a question of the affordability,” said state Department of Finance spokesman H.D. Palmer, noting that the budget doesn’t anticipate enough revenue to fully fund everyone’s priorities.
In Presenting Budget, Governor Calls Out Congressional Delegation For Health Law Votes
“They weren’t sent to Congress just to take orders from that crowd, or from Donald Trump,” Gov. Jerry Brown said. “I think they made a mistake, and they’re going to have to do penance for it.”