Latest California Healthline Stories
Republicans’ Repeal-And-Replace Plan Narrowly Passes House
After two false starts and weeks of compromise negotiations, House Republican leaders gathered enough votes to pass the American Health Care Act, their replacement for Obamacare. The bill passed 217-213, with 20 Republican defections. GOP House members who supported the legislation were jubilant afterwards, having followed through on a years-long campaign pledge.
‘California Will Basically Implode’: Just Passed GOP Health Plan Would Severely Affect State
After embracing the Affordable Care Act, there’s a lot to lose if the Senate doesn’t change the American Health Care Act. Meanwhile, residents react to the vote.
Every Republican In California’s Congressional Delegation Voted For Health Plan
Because half of them represent districts that backed Hillary Clinton, Democrats see an opportunity to hold the vote against them in the future.
Pelosi: Republicans Will ‘Have This Vote Tattooed On Them’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats warned that voters will not take well to the passage of the American Health Care Act.
The Winners: Insurance Companies, Young People And The Rich
Media outlets look at how different groups will fare under the Republicans’ health plan.
An amendment to add $8 billion to help fund high-risk pools swayed enough Republicans who were worried the legislation didn’t offer enough protections for people with preexisting conditions.
New Clinic Will Address African-Americans’ Health Needs
The Roots Community Health Center will focus on closing the health disparity gap that has plagued the county.
Lawmakers Make Plea To WHO To Do Everything In Its Power To Prevent Global Opioid Crisis
“The greed and recklessness of one company and its partners helped spark a public health crisis in the United States that will take generations to fully repair,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter to the organization. “Please learn from our experience and do not allow Mundipharma to carry on Purdue’s deadly legacy on a global stage.”
Hallucinogenic Club Drug Ketamine Found To Reduce Depression
Large-scale clinical trials have not yet been carried out to test the safety and effectiveness of ketamine as an antidepressant, but evidence continues to grow that it could have potential benefits.
Gubernatorial Candidate Says He Won’t Support Single-Payer Without Funds To Back It Up
Antonio Villaraigosa’s stand is in contrast to his Democratic opponent Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is a strong proponent of universal health care.