Latest California Healthline Stories
State Failing To Screen Social Services Workers Properly, Audit Finds
The example the investigation revealed was that the social services department approved the hiring of an individual before learning the person had received an administrative action for sexually abusing a resident in a nursing facility.
Advocates Worry Medicaid Cuts In GOP’s Replacement Plan Would Hurt Senior Care
About two-thirds of Medicaid spending goes toward older Americans who can’t afford long-term care on their own and those with disabilities.
Millions Of Californians Would Struggle To Afford Care Under GOP’s Health Plan
Covered California director Peter Lee says the state doesn’t have a firm number of those affected but the Congressional Budget Office report suggests it would have to be in the millions. Media outlets looks at how California would fare under the American Health Care Act.
24 Million More Would Be Uninsured Under GOP Replacement Plan By 2026
The highly anticipated Congressional Budget Office analysis of the American Health Care Act projects grim coverage numbers for the Republicans’ bill.
Ventura Authorizes Infusion Of Mental Health Funding To Meet Increased Demand
The Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center has seen a growing demand for treatment of criminal defendants found incompetent to stand trial.
Robot’s ‘Beam Of Cleansing Light’ Helps Hospitals Fight Silent Killers
Germs in hospitals can be deadly, but this new machine zaps them.
Right-To-Try Drug Laws Create Chaos, Villainize FDA, Experts Say
The popular measures undermine a more thoughtful federal program that balances patients’ need for options, drug companies’ desire to protect their investments, and the government’s duty to evaluate drug safety and effectiveness, they say.
Community Hospital With Turbulent History Reopens With New Leadership
In 2008, the FBI raided the Foothill Regional Medical Center amid allegations that homeless people were being recruited to fill empty beds and undergo unnecessary medical procedures.
Trump’s Immigration Policy Causing Some To Withdraw Kids From Medi-Cal
A state law that took effect last May makes it possible for children younger than 19 to access Medi-Cal, regardless of their immigration status. But now parents are worried.
Candidate For Governor Makes Universal Health Care Key Issue Of Campaign
Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he thinks California has the “audacity” and “boldness” to try something new.