Latest California Healthline Stories
For Lessons On Dangers Of Relaxing FDA Regulations, Look No Further Than This $94K Cancer Drug
In an era where officials speak of deregulating and “streamlining” the FDA, a story of a blockbuster drug demonstrates the possible pitfalls of removing thorough vetting of experimental treatments.
Health Law Supporters Take Page Out Of Opponents’ Playbook By Flooding Meetings
In an echo of the fervent turnout to lawmakers’ town hall meetings in 2009, protesters are now showing up to urge Republicans not to overturn the health law
Viewpoints: There’s A Good Plan Out There To Replace ACA — But Don’t Expect It To Go Anywhere
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Struggles, False Starts Leach Momentum From GOP’s Whirlwind Repeal And Replace Efforts
As efforts to unify behind one plan founder, some Republicans are starting to embrace the idea of “repair” instead of “replace.”
Officials Struggle To Overcome Parents’ Reluctance Over HPV Vaccinations
Because the virus is sexually transmitted, many shy away from getting their pre-teen children vaccinated, but officials say that’s not the right way to think about it.
Protesters Overwhelm Meeting On Future Of Aliso Canyon
A leak last year originating from the Aliso Canyon underground gas storage field created a public health panic for residents of the area.
If Federal Funding Was Pulled From University Of California, It Would Cripple Its Research Projects
Legal experts say presidents have no authority to cut off federal funds for alleged violations of the 1st Amendment, but federal agencies “might think twice before allocating funding to Berkeley” because of presidential annoyance.
Assemblyman Takes Aim At Drug Coupons With New Measure
“Coupons may appear to help the consumer by reducing or eliminating their out-of-pocket costs but, in fact, are too often simply a marketing tool to drive patients to higher priced drugs,” Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) says.
California’s Republican Lawmakers Feeling The Heat On Party’s Vow To Repeal Health Law
Four members of Congress from Republican strongholds in California’s inland area have among the highest ratios of constituents who are receiving direct assistance from the Affordable Care Act.
After Years Of ‘Repeal And Replace’ Rhetoric, GOP Rebrands Efforts To Embrace ‘Repair’
Using the word “repair” to describe the effort “captures exactly what the large majority of the American people want,” said Frank Luntz, a prominent Republican consultant and pollster who addressed GOP lawmakers at their Philadelphia retreat.