Latest California Healthline Stories
Failing To Whip Up Support, House Leaders Pull Replacement Bill From Floor
At press conference, House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledges the setback but says his party remains committed. “The best days are ahead” for the country, but “Obamacare is the law of the land,” he says, and “we’re going to live with it” for the foreseeable future.
Going Hungry In First Few Years Of Life Has Long-Lasting Effects On Children
Kids who experience food insecurity are more likely to be lagging behind in social, emotional and to some degree, cognitive skills when they begin kindergarten. In other public health news, researchers stir up a heated debate about what causes cancer.
State Air Quality Officials OK Nation’s Toughest Methane Emissions Rules
The new regulations aim to curb emissions at oil and gas production plants by up to 45 percent over the next nine years.
Sacramento County Jail To Expand Aid To Inmates With Psychiatric Issues
The sheriff’s department expands services as the department copes with more mental health-related cases. In other court news, a San Diego vet sues to keep his support dog at a recovery center and California residents sue Monsanto over alleged cancer risks from its weed killer.
Palo Alto Fights Stigmas To Improve Youth Suicide And Mental Health Efforts
In other public health news from California, allergy season heats up after a wet winter.
Health Industries, Hospitals Keep Careful Eye On Capitol Hill Action
The delayed vote injects uncertainty into the health care stock markets while some hospitals put plans on hold until more is known about the changes Republicans have proposed. Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce president urges lawmakers to follow through with repeal efforts.
CBO Score For Revised House Health Bill Still Finds Big Coverage Loss But The Costs Grow
The changes made by Republicans leaders did not alter the original forecast of 24 million Americans losing their insurance. But CBO said although the new plan would still reduce the deficit, it would cost $186 billion more over 10 years than the earlier legislation.
Conservative Republicans Demand Dropping Essential Benefits Coverage
A core Obamacare feature is the requirement that insurers offer plans that cover basic health services like maternity care, mental health services, prescription drugs and hospital care. Some Republicans seek to lower costs and have more health insurance choice by rolling back those mandates.
Potential Financial And Health Repercussions Of Republican Bill To California Come Into Focus
In related news, KQED examines the impact the American Health Care Act could have on rural communities. And news outlets report more on the state’s analysis of the financial hit Medi-Cal would take under the bill.
Protests Against Replacement Bill Take Place Around California
Rallies are held in California cities like Los Angeles and Oakland, as well as other locations around the nation. Meanwhile, Democrats mobilize to use the vote against vulnerable Republicans.