Latest California Healthline Stories
As OxyContin Falls Out Of Favor In U.S., Purdue Owners Think Global
The Sackler family has become one of the country’s wealthiest on the back of the opioid crisis. Now, the family, which owns Purdue Pharma, is looking to push into other countries as efforts to curb the epidemic in the U.S. are gaining traction.
Healthcare.Gov Has Busiest Day Ever — Even As Uncertain Future Looms
Officials announce that 670,000 people signed up for coverage on Thursday, outpacing the previous high of 600,000 from last year.
Viewpoints: On Health Law, California Soared Highest, Now It Has Furthest To Fall
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Republicans To Focus On Access Instead Of Universal Coverage In Repeal Plans
While many health law advocates are focusing on the millions of people who will be vulnerable to losing coverage if the legislation is dismantled, Republicans say their focus is on making sure people who want insurance can get it — not making sure everyone has it.
Depression In Pilots Common, But They’re Reluctant To Seek Help, Study Finds
For decades, pilots who acknowledged they were depressed were grounded, but officials slightly relaxed those regulations in 2010.
S.F. Mayor Says Quality-Of-Life Citations Can Help Identify Those In Need Of Mental Health Help
Mayor Ed Lee said that he is working to expand the number of beds for the mentally ill at San Francisco General Hospital and that people who pile up stacks of quality-of-life citations, which can be issued for for offenses ranging from sitting on public sidewalks to urinating in public to building illegal encampments, may be good candidates for those beds.
Nurses Try To Combat Own Lack Of Knowledge Over Medical Marijuana
Because it is still against federal law, many health care professionals choose to avoid talking about the topic. But as it grows in use, some are trying to educate themselves.
State Senator Proposes Bill To Guarantee Children’s Rights To Health Care
State Sen. Richard Pan’s legislation would be the first in the nation to establish the rights of children to have their basic needs met.
Resigned To ‘Replace’: Some Dems Facing Tough Midterms Willing To Work With GOP
There are a number of Democratic senators up for reelection in 2018 in hostile territory who may be open to Republicans’ ideas on fixing health care coverage. Meanwhile, a study has found that taxpayers will have to pay an extra $10 billion because of premium hikes.
San Diego Company Nabs Top Spot For Earphones Protecting Children’s Hearing
Puro was founded in 2014 by Dave Russell after his daughter developed noise-induced hearing loss, which her doctors believed was caused from listening to lots of loud music.