Latest California Healthline Stories
How California’s Bold Stem Cell Initiative Fell Flat
California residents voted to create a $3 billion fund to devote to stem cell research, but they’ve seen almost nothing for their investment.
Before Donald Trump was elected, lawmakers and officials sought to allow immigrants to buy health insurance through Covered California.
As Flu Ramps Up Across State, Experts Disagree On Severity Of Season’s Strain
There have been four deaths in Ventura County, and some providers are seeing an increase in cases. But others say the season has been relatively mild.
Hawaiian Gardens Hospital To Close After Charity Care Requirement Stymies Deal
An interested buyer would have had to provide $2.25 million per year in charity care for six years.
U.S. Abortion Rate Drops To Lowest Since Roe V. Wade
The researchers credit improved access to contraception and an increase in state regulations on the procedure.
‘We Must Fight Harder Than We Ever Have Before’: Supporters Rally For Planned Parenthood
Congressional Republicans are targeting the organization with an attempt to strip it of federal aid.
Price Hearing Expected To Be Turbulent As Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Health Stocks
Democrats even tried to delay the “courtesy” hearing for Donald Trump’s HHS nominee before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
CBO: 18M Could Lose Insurance, Premiums Would Spike If Health Law Is Gutted
Republicans dismissed the report, but Democrats seized on the dire numbers to drive home their messaging on saving the health law.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Missing Out On Subsidies
The study’s author says consumers might not realize that they need to purchase coverage through Covered California or that they have to choose a silver plan to qualify for subsidies.
Trump Pledges His Health Care Plan Will Provide ‘Much Better’ Insurance For ‘Everyone’
But the incoming president offered no further details on what that would look like. Meanwhile, Congress has scored an early victory with the budget vote, but now it will face pressure to deliver on its promises.