Latest California Healthline Stories
Severity Of Ebola Outbreak Caused By Virus Mutating To Better Infiltrate Human Cells
New research finds that the virus evolved during the latest outbreak that killed more than 11,300 people over the past three years.
Wikipedia’s Pages On Health Care Have Medical Professionals Reaching For Edit Button
There’s a treasure trove of health care information to be found on Wikipedia, but experts say the accuracy is questionable.
Companies Asked To Waive Right To Sue Sutter Or Forgo Discounted In-Network Prices
Many are worried that they won’t be able to challenge Sutter over its prices in open court.
Chest Pains, Xanax And Nightmares: How The Election Is Taking A Toll On The Electorate
Americans are experiencing extreme election-related stress, and experts say it’s not going to go away on Nov. 9.
The Tax That Could Save Nearly 20,000 Lives Over 10 Years
As some California voters are set to weigh in on soda tax initiatives, a new study finds that Mexico’s 10-percent tax on sugary drinks will save thousands of lives and hundreds of millions of dollars.
Industry Has Pumped $109M Into Fight Against Initiative To Curb Drug Prices
In contrast, supporters of the ballot measure have spent about $16.8 million.
Anthem May Pare Its Health Law Offerings If Profits Don’t Improve In 2017
Chief Executive Officer Joseph Swedish said he will be watching for significant changes that are aimed at improving the sustainability of the marketplace. If such changes aren’t evident, the company will reassess its level of participation in the federal exchanges.
2016’s Endangered Species: The Politician Who Bucks Party Lines Over Abortion
Two of the five Republicans who sometimes vote against their party on abortion issues face tough races, showing that lines over the politically charged topic are only sharpening. Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan backs Donald Trump’s call for a special session to repeal and replace the health law.
Festival Offers Free Medical, Dental Care To Those In Need
“It’s really one of the only ways where you can have nearly every medical specialty — including pharmacy, dentistry, optometrists — under one roof, and you can pretty much go station to station and have everything addressed head to toe,” Dr. Armond Kotikian says.
Battle Lines Are Drawn In Dispute Between Sharp HealthCare, Nurses Union
Union officials say they will meet with members this week to discuss the possibility of authorizing a strike vote.