Latest California Healthline Stories
The Man Who First Blew The Whistle On Theranos
Tyler Shultz wanted to protect patients’ health and his grandfather’s reputation. What followed was the downfall of one of the most anticipated startups in Silicon Valley.
Despite Looming Uncertainty, Health Law Enrollment Numbers Stay Steady
Meanwhile, Covered California’s Peter Lee urges residents to keep enrolling. “We’re open for business, the law is on the books, and people who have subsidies will have them through 2017,” he says.
Companies Warn Of Mass Marketplace Exodus If Trump Drops ‘Insurer Bailout’ Lawsuit
The House is suing the Obama administration, saying subsidies the health law provides to insurers are illegal because the legislation is appropriating money without congressional approval. Donald Trump will be able to drop the lawsuit when he’s sworn into office, but if he does, it could spell quick disaster for the marketplace.
Mantis Shrimp Could Hold Key To Detecting Cancer Earlier
The creature’s eyesight is unique in the animal kingdom, and could inspire great leaps in cancer research.
Sacramento Officials Find Harmful Levels Of Lead Around Closed Gun Range
The city will continue to test the area.
Ventura Endorses Aid-In-Dying Guidelines
The policy allows doctors to engage with patients about their options, but also draws a line that patients cannot ingest fatal medications at Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital and a network of county-affiliated clinics.
San Francisco Residents Join Outcry Over EpiPen Costs With Class Action Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Mylan’s “unfair and oppressive pricing” leaves thousands of California children and adults in danger of dying because they cannot afford the drug.
Union Slams Pomona Hospital’s Working Conditions, Says It’s Endangering Patients
Employees say the conditions are deplorable and are leading to patients’ infections. The hospital denies the claims.
Judge Denies Order To Halt Anthem From Selling Plans With No Out-Of-Network Coverage
Judge John Shepard Wiley Jr. says the plaintiffs lack standing in court for a restraining order because they had not suffered any losses on the policies that will begin Jan. 1. The case will continue to move forward.
Obama to Republicans: Wish You Luck Coming Up With A Better Health Plan
“My view is that if they can come up with something better, that actually works … I’ll be the first one to say that’s great, congratulations,” President Barack Obama said of Republicans’ plans to overhaul the health law. But if they don’t and millions lose coverage, “we’re going to have a problem.”