Latest California Healthline Stories
$20B At Stake For California If Health Law Is Dismantled
As one of the states to most fully embrace the health law, California has a lot to lose if it’s rolled back.
GOP Embraces Repeal-Now, Replace-In-Three-Years Strategy On Health Law
Congressional Republicans plan to vote to repeal the health law immediately to fulfill campaign promises, but are giving themselves up to three years to come up with a replacement for the legislation that wouldn’t leave millions without coverage. Meanwhile, when they do come up with a new bill, they’ll need to work with Democrats to get it through the Senate.
After Easily Passing Through House, Cures Bill Now Faces More Vocal Detractors In Senate
The house votes to approve the wide-sweeping legislation, 392-26. The Senate is expected to take action next week.
Caltrain Partners With Crisis Text Line To Help Those Considering Suicide
Caltrain will start promoting the service with fliers aboard trains and at stations.
It ‘Saved My Life’: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Offering Cancer Patients Much-Needed Peace
Just a single dose of the drug offered patients lasting relief from their profound distress, a new study found.
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Wary About Trump’s AG Pick
The nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions, R- Ala., who has said “good people don’t smoke marijuana,” is causing Californians to brace for battle over their recently passed law.
Microloan Program Will Help Nail Salons Adopt Healthier Workplace Practices
The goal is to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals by both employees and customers.
San Bernardino Victims Struggle With Coverage Under One-Size-Fits-All Workers’ Comp Law
The shooting on Dec. 2, 2015, was a workplace attack, not covered by regular insurance. Instead, their treatment comes under the workers’ compensation system.
Post-Election, Americans Aren’t As Eager To Repeal Health Law, Poll Finds
Only one in four Americans want a full repeal, down from nearly one-third in October.
It’s ‘Not Going To Be Unwoven Overnight’: Health Officials Taking Wait-And-See Approach On ACA
“If the president-elect thinks that he can eliminate some things while retaining others easily, he is naive,” says Shirlee Zane, Sonoma County’s 3rd District Supervisor.