Latest California Healthline Stories
When Should Alzheimer’s Patients Be Banned From Getting Behind The Wheel?
California’s DMV took action against the licenses of 4,388 to 6,389 drivers with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia each year over the past decade, which is far fewer than the estimated 50,000 people who develop the disease in the state annually.
Aliso Canyon Residents Demand Movement On Health Study That May Be Too Late
It’s been a year since a natural gas leak started causing nosebleeds for those around Porter Ranch. But a major health study has never gotten off the ground, and some worry the sides have missed their opportunity for accurate results.
Report Cards Offer Snapshot Of Quality For California Consumers
With the report cards, the state provided an assessment of health plans and medical groups in such areas as effectiveness in diagnosing and treating health conditions, including diabetes, mental health and pediatric care.
Union Officials: What’s Stopping Hospitals From Using Prop. 52 To Pad Executives’ Pay?
Although there is no active opposition to the measure, some are worried there’s no requirement that hospitals spend the money on health care for the poor.
Dignity, Catholic Health Mull Megamerger To Become Nation’s Largest Nonprofit Hospital System
The deal would combine 103 hospitals owned by Catholic Health Initiatives, based in Englewood, Colo., with 39 hospitals operated by San Francisco-based Dignity Health.
Both GOP And Democrats Seek Changes To Health Law, But Can They Find Common Ground?
Pressure from insurers who may leave the health law’s marketplaces could spur lawmakers to consider updates to the law.
Cousin Of Polio May Be Causing Outbreak Of Paralysis In Children
In 2014, doctors diagnosed a mysterious illness that was paralyzing kids in California and across the country. In the past few months, the pattern has started to reemerge.
Uncertainty On Clovis City Council Cause For Delay Over Behavioral Health Hospital
Universal Health Services, the firm seeking to open the hospital, indefinitely postponed a hearing in front of the city council. The delay was sought because of the resignation of Councilman Harry Armstrong for health reasons and the possibility that Councilwoman Lynne Ashbeck would declare a conflict because of her position in the local health care industry.
Sharp Lines Drawn Over Hospitals’ Decision To Not Sell Sugary Beverages
Some say it’s practicing what they preach, while others cry, “Just give ’em a Coke.”
Beyond Bluster Of Campaign, Candidates Have Deep Differences On Health Care Issues
The Associated Press offers a series looking at where the candidates stand on health care issues and why it matters.