Latest California Healthline Stories
Trump Faces Pressure From Vets’ Group To Keep McDonald In VA’s Top Spot
The nation’s largest veterans’ organizations urge President-elect Donald Trump to keep Robert McDonald on as secretary of Veterans Affairs out of concern that some of the rumored candidates for the job would not be a good fit. News organizations also report on the latest from Trump’s transition.
Optimism Reduces Risk Of Mortality Beyond Heart Disease, Study Finds
Having a belief that good things will happen in the future is associated with reduced risk of death from infection, respiratory disease and cancer.
Father, Inspired By Son’s Struggle, Aims To Bring Medical Marijuana Solutions To Young Patients
Forrest Hurd is working to secure a state marijuana manufacturing license to produce tinctures, pain-relieving salves and other medications for children with cancer, intractable epilepsy and epidermolysis bullosa.
Program Trains Specialists To Come Out Of Retirement As Part-Time Primary Care Docs
The course, developed by UC San Diego professors, was created to address concerns that the nation faces a looming shortage of doctors.
Hospital Roundup: Ventury County Health CEOs’ Salaries, Bonuses Are Revealed
The Ventura County Star reports on compensation packages of the area’a health industry executives. In other news from the region, a flood at Ventura County Medical Center caused by a pipe backup will delay the opening of a new wing of the facility.
Almost No Health Players Back Repeal-And-Delay Plan, But GOP Remains Resolute
No major industry executives, patients and doctors groups nor insurers who have been vocal opponents of the health law are voicing support for the Republicans’ strategy. On the contrary, most warn that it will be disastrous. Meanwhile, to save the insurance market from collapsing amid uncertainty, Republicans may have to rely on the “bailouts” they so hated during the Obama administration.
Medi-Cal Officials And Community Clinics Brace For Trump Administration Changes
Health care for many in California is at stake, as a third of residents are currently covered by the state’s Medicaid program.
Viewpoints: Don’t Buy Into Universal Praise Around Cures Bill
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Major Tax Cut For The Rich Along For The Ride If Health Law Is Repealed
For those in the top 0.1 percent of incomes, repealing one of the taxes meant to pay for the health law would mean $154,000 in annual savings.
A Dream Come True: Parents Of Conjoined Twins Speak About Successful Procedure
“It’s been a long journey to get here,” the girls’ mother said. “The moment we knew we had conjoined twins, we wanted to get them to this place where they can still have an individual life and still be together. That dream came true Tuesday.”