Latest California Healthline Stories
Humana First Insurer To Quit ACA Marketplaces Amid Uncertainty Of Health Law’s Future
President Donald Trump and other opponents see the decision as a sign that the Affordable Care Act is failing, but many insurers cite the murkiness of the Republicans’ plan for dismantling the legislation as a reason to be skittish about the marketplaces.
Couples No Longer Resorting To Divorce To Qualify For Medicaid, Researchers Say
Researchers looked at divorce rates in states that expanded Medicaid and ones that didn’t, and found the prevalence of divorce decreased by 5.6 percent among couples aged 50-64. In other news, the Internal Revenue Service says it won’t reject 2016 tax returns that do not indicate whether the taxpayer complied with the act’s individual mandate.
California’s Uninsured Rate Has Dropped Dramatically Since Health Law’s Implementation
Both the state and the country’s uninsured rates are at a record low as Republicans prepare to dismantle the health law.
After Defeat In Court, Aetna And Humana Announce They Will End Their Effort To Merge
A federal court judge ruled last month that the $34 billion merger would hurt competition in the insurance industry. As part of the deal, Aetna will give Humana $1 billion as a break-up fee.
Lone Obama Holdover Shulkin Unanimously Confirmed To Take Over Troubled VA
David Shulkin promised he would address the problems that have been plaguing the agency, but that it wouldn’t be privatized on his watch.
In Intensely Competitive Field, One Blood Bank Thrives While Others Wither
The San Diego Blood Bank is expanding its horizons to deal with changing demand.
Following Teacher’s Death, Parents Concerned Kids Have Been Exposed To Meningitis
Antibiotics were given to “children in that classroom, close contacts among the staff and other close contacts of the patient,” according to Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, of the Department of Public Health.
Companies Continue To Receive Public Funds Despite Serious Safety Lapses
Since October 2008, the Navy and Coast Guard’s seven major private shipbuilders have received more than $100 billion in public money even though they have gotten citations for serious safety lapses that have endangered, injured and, in some cases, killed workers, a Reveal investigation finds.
Pharmacy Managers Top List Of Most Promising Health Careers
LinkedIn has released its top 10 for this year’s health care jobs.
As America Trends Toward More Diversity, Health System Is Accommodating Unique Cultural Needs
Doctors are now being trained to deliver culturally appropriate care to patients of many backgrounds, learning different languages, and adjusting care based on the needs of their diverse patients.