Latest California Healthline Stories
Student Health Centers Would Have To Provide Pills For Abortion Under Proposed Bill
Sen. Connie Leyva, D-Chino, said the GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act and reduce federal funding for reproductive care heightens the need for additional services on college campuses.
Harris’ Tweet That More Than Half Of State’s Children Rely On Medicaid Sparks A Firestorm
Although Sen. Kamala Harris’ tweet garnered horrified reactions about a welfare state, 13 states besides California also have more than half of their children enrolled in Medicaid.
‘Preparing For The Apocalypse’: Californians Hoard Medication Over Insurance Uncertainty
Patients with chronic diseases are worried about losing coverage under the new Republican health care plan.
Viewpoints: Tucked In Behind Eye-Popping 24M Number Are Ways GOP Plan Would Hurt Health System
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
‘It’s Not Herding Cats. It’s Herding Ravenous Tigers’: Trump, Ryan Work To Corral Reluctant Members
As resistance mounts on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) try to ensure passage of the American Health Care Act. However, the tension may be putting a strain on an already fragile relationship between the two.
Kern Has Some Of Worst Health Stats In The State — And Officials Are Trying To Change That
“The reality is, we have levels of obesity and chronic disease that are not only epidemic, but are still on the rise. Compared to much of the state, Kern County bears a heavy and disproportionate burden of poor health,” Public Health Officer Claudia Jonah said.
After Leak, Some Say It’s Not Even Critical To Reopen Aliso Canyon
“We’ve been able to meet demand with no problem by using the mitigation measures that the regulator has put into place. There are a number of them, and they were working beautifully,” says Consumer Watchdog’s Liza Tucker. Residents were sickened after a gas leak and had to be evacuated from their homes.
California Makes Huge Gains On Health System Scorecard
The Commonwealth Fund credits the Affordable Care Act for the state’s higher ranking.
Showdown Brewing In Sacramento Over What To Do With Tobacco Tax Money
The governor wants it to go toward boosting Medi-Cal spending, but medical lobbies want higher reimbursement rates.
Biomedical Research Field ‘Dumbfounded’ By Trump’s Drastic Health Spending Cuts
The president’s proposed budget is likely to be rewritten in Congress, though.