Latest California Healthline Stories
Outpatient Clinic Offers Relief To Severely Underserved Coachella Valley Residents
“When I found out about the pavilion I knew my prayers were answered,” Angelina Castelberry said. The current rate of medical care offered in the area is one physician per 9,000 people. It should be one for 2,500.
“Court records alone show these drug companies have the morals and ethics of junkyard dogs,” says Garry South, the “Yes” campaign’s chief strategist.
Democrats Applaud Medicaid Expansion Success As They Seek To Deflect Health Law Criticism
Millions of low-income people have gained coverage through the expansion of Medicaid, and Democratic candidates are eager to criticize Republicans who want to do away with the law and may jeopardize that coverage.
School-Based Health Centers Would Provide Primary Care Services To Fresno Area
The school districts will not have to pay for the clinics. Instead, the money will come from federal funding and health care providers.
Outcome Of Marketing Case Could Ripple Through Biotech, Pharma Companies
A federal case focuses on the question: Can a company market and sell its products for uses that federal regulators have not approved?
Employers Turning To High-Deductible Plans To Relieve Pressure From Increased Costs
In 2006, less than 5 percent of workers were enrolled in high-deductible plans. This year it’s 29 percent.
Ad For Prop. 61 Attacks ‘Big Pharma’ But Doesn’t Clearly Explain The Measure
The Mercury News fact checks an ad for the initiative aimed at curbing high drug prices.
Viewpoints: Recent Turmoil A Result Of States Having Too Much Power Over Health Law
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Obama Mocks GOP For Not Having ‘Even A Hint Of Plan’ On How To Replace Health Law
“You can’t just be against something. You’ve got to be for something,” President Barack Obama said in a speech criticizing Republicans for wanting to repeal the health law without offering a way to replace it. In other news, the president also downplayed the impact spiking premiums will have on the average consumer’s wallet.
Anonymous $4M Donation Will Help Underserved Women Receive Care
The money will go toward Sutter Health’s efforts to fight breast cancer, such as screenings and patient support.