Latest California Healthline Stories
Viewpoints: Drug Prices Are Meaningless — And That’s The Problem
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
GOP Leadership Presents ‘Smorgasbord’ Of Repeal Options, But Few Concrete Details
House Speaker Paul Ryan met with rank-and-file Republicans to review a plan to dismantle and replace the health law on Thursday. Ryan told reporters leadership will introduce the legislation after the House’s upcoming recess.
Physicians Embracing Role In Combating Human Trafficking
Victims of trafficking often have to visit clinics or the ER, where doctors can look for signs of abuse.
After Notable Drop Last Year, San Diego VA Gets Star Back In National Rankings
Jack Harkins, a member of the United Veterans Council in San Diego County, said news of the VA’s three-star rating last year made his phone ring and ring. After implementing a variety of improvements the clinic is back to four stars.
Exclusive CRISPR Licenses ‘Bottleneck’ Innovation, Legal Experts Argue
Licensing deals cut by UC Berkeley and Massachusetts’ Broad Institute may be limiting the potentially lie-saving applications of this gene-editing technology, according to assertions made by intellectual property experts in Friday’s issue of the journal Science.
Molina Blames Participation In Health Law For ‘Clearly Unacceptable’ Earnings
The company hinted it might withdraw from the marketplaces, saying there are “simply too many unknowns” to commit to participation beyond 2017.
‘Everybody Is Holding Their Breath’: San Diego Has A Lot To Lose If ACA Is Repealed
One in nine of the county’s residents could lose insurance, and officials worry the cost is going to fall onto their already-strained budget. Meanwhile, angry constituents are calling on Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, to hold a meeting on health care.
With ACA Repeal Looming, Calif. Lawmakers To Propose Single-Payer System For State
No state has a single-payer system, and critics say it would require hefty tax increases. However, advocates contend that taxes would replace insurance premiums, and savings would come from eliminating the huge administrative costs of insurance companies.
Trump Administration Tries To Calm Skittish Insurers With Stricter Health Law Rules
But advocates say the changes — including tighter open enrollment periods — may hurt consumers.
Significant Improvements Have Helped Prisons Fight Valley Fever Epidemic
Over the past few years officials have intervened with a variety of methods to try to keep the rate of the disease down among inmates.