Latest California Healthline Stories
California Launches Ambitious ‘Getting To Zero’ Campaign To Fight HIV Epidemic
The goal is to both reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths and to banish any discrimination those with a diagnosis face.
Trump Says ACA ‘Will Destroy Health Care In America,’ Promises Special Session To Repeal It
The Republican candidate gave a speech on the first day of open enrollment capitalizing on the recent news of spiking premiums.
Task Force Recommends Early Intervention To Battle Childhood Obesity Epidemic
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force wants pediatricians to screen children’s BMIs.
9 California Hospitals Receive Failing Grades On Safety Report Cards
Of 267 California hospitals surveyed, 81 received an “A.”
Initiatives Benefiting Medi-Cal May Succeed Where Doctors, Groups Have Failed Before
Providers, hospitals and others have been fighting to get more money for Medi-Cal, but have been thwarted by Gov. Jerry Brown. Now they hope voters will make it happen.
Consumer Group Sues Anthem Blue Cross For Obamacare Automatic Renewals For Stripped-Down Plans
On the first day of open enrollment, Consumer Watchdog is charging in a class-action lawsuit that the insurance giant is pushing exiting members into plans that no longer cover out-of-network costs.
Open Enrollment Period Kicks Off
Officials expect about 400,000 Californians to enroll.
House Dems: Republicans Using Court System To Hurl Health Law Marketplace Into Chaos
The lawmakers filed a brief in federal court in the case being brought by Republicans over reimbursements made by the administration to insurers.
Weight Loss Firm Targets Potential Customers At Ground Zero: Grocery Stores
Lean for Life will be leasing space in Bay Area Safeways to offer clinicians and food coaches for shoppers to help them make smart decisions while shopping.
Program Offers Opportunity For Education To Those Recovering From Substance Abuse
Sober College lets students seek or continue with their education while still getting treatment.