Latest California Healthline Stories
Compromise On Health Care Plan Woos Conservatives, But Silence From Moderates Is Deafening
Few moderates have said anything about the new measure beyond that they haven’t seen the text yet. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump promises his health plan will have premiums “tumbling down” even as health care moves to the back burner for Congress, a study finds getting rid of subsidies may cost government billions, and many Republican voters still want the Affordable Care Act repealed.
Active Participation Can Help Patients With Serious Illness Live Well After Diagnosis
The Sacramento Bee talks with a end-of-life and palliative care expert on how patients can regain control after receiving the terrible news.
Biotech Poster Child Stumbles After Series Of Drug Failures, Cuts Half Its Staff
The trims will help OncoMed stay in business until the third quarter of 2019.
Insurers Not Complying With State’s New Birth Control Law
The industry is blaming logistical challenges and says eventually all insurers will cover the 12-month prescriptions.
Attorneys Want Punitive Damages To Send Message To Prisons About Treatment Of Mentally Ill
A trial over the treatment of Jermaine Padilla, who was seen being pepper sprayed and dragged out screaming and strapped naked to a gurney for 72 hours, is under way.
New Pro-Obamacare Ads Target California Lawmakers Who Were Vague On Repeal Vote
The Alliance for Healthcare Security says the ads are not laying political groundwork for 2018 elections.
New Climate Change Measure Emphasizes Public Health Stakes Involved
Under the legislation facilities such as oil refineries would face tighter restrictions, and the cap-and-trade program would become less flexible.
Thousands Take To The Streets Around The Country To Press For Support For Science
In addition to a major demonstration in Washington, D.C., thousands of marchers turned out in Los Angeles and other California cities.
Ryan Downplays Expectations For Health Care Vote As Lawmakers Come Back From Recess
Both the spending battle and the health care fight await lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill this week.
Police Initiative Offers Those With Addiction Chance To Seek Help Without Reprisal
The Anaheim program, which lets people turn to the police for help with an addiction, is modeled after a successful initiative in Massachusetts.