Latest California Healthline Stories
Barriers Remain To California Women Getting Proper Breast Cancer Treatment
Obstacles such as narrow networks, lack of coverage and cultural challenges are preventing women from getting the care they need, researchers find.
Arizona AG To Go After Theranos With Suit Alleging Consumer Fraud
The lawsuit claims California-based Theranos’ “long-running scheme of deceptive acts and misrepresentations relating to the capabilities and operation of Theranos blood testing equipment” violated Arizona’s Consumer Fraud Act.
A Bipartisan Health Law Can Exist, An ACA Architect Believes
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about the future of health care coverage at an event at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Meanwhile, health leaders in the Bay Area are starting to think through the complications of what to do if repeal and replace is successful.
Doctors Cry Foul Over Tobacco Tax Money
California doctors thought they would see higher Medi-Cal reimbursement rates from revenue raised by the new tax, but Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget directs that the funds instead cover other increases for the program.
Republicans Set Stage For Repeal Despite Democrats’ Vocal Disapproval
In an unusual move, Senate Democrats spoke out against repeal while casting their votes. But the budget resolution, laying the groundwork for gutting the health law, passed mostly along party lines. The House is expected to vote on the measure on Friday. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says his team will release its own plan once the HHS secretary is confirmed.
Workers Moderating Internet For Graphic Content Experiencing PTSD
Two employees say Microsoft failed to provide them with support as their mental health deteriorated from being exposed to disturbing content on the Internet as part of their jobs.
Even In Planned Parenthood-Friendly California, Advocates Distressed Over Defunding Threat
California’s Planned Parenthood estimates it could lose $260 million in federal aid if lawmakers vote to strip its funding.
Hospitals, Schools Step Up Recruitment Of Spanish-Speaking Medical Professionals
Latino doctors have historically been underrepesented in the state’s physician workforce, but there’s now a growing demand that hospitals and med schools are scrambling to meet.
After Yolo County’s First Flu Death, Officials Remind Residents It’s Not Too Late For Shot
Flu season typically peaks around mid-January, but cases can crop up as late as April or May.
UCSF Gets $500M Gift Driven By Desire To Make An Impact On Global Health Care
The donation comes from the family foundation of the late Helen Diller, a a San Francisco native. “My mother believed in science — and she believed in health care,” said her daughter, Jackie Safier, 52, president of the Helen Diller Foundation board.