Latest California Healthline Stories
The 27 Million People The Health Law Left Behind
A new analysis looks at why there are still millions of uninsured under the Affordable Care Act. In other news, the Obama administration says that steep rate increases don’t actually reflect what customers can expect to pay next year and experts are pessimistic about progress that can be made in 2017 to fix the law.
This Year’s Flu Could Be Severe, Tough To Fight, Experts Warn
Providers are urging the very young and old, in particular, to get their vaccination.
Stem Cells That Quieted Ethical Debate Turn 10
Before the ability to tinker with normal cells was developed, scientists had to use stem cells derived primarily from eggs fertilized in vitro in clinics.
Sealants Can Be Like Vaccines For Teeth — But Not Enough Kids Are Getting Them
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing to change that.
Workers Protest UC Irvine Medical Center’s Layoffs
“When you go into the ER and you’re admitted, you need someone to coordinate that, and that doesn’t happen without these folks,” said one protester.
Zenefits Hopes To Step Away From Past Troubles With Launch Of ‘Z2’
The California company, which helps employers buy health insurance, has new software out to help its users manage human-resources tasks.
The Face Behind The Little Foundation That Grew To Become Political Powerhouse
HIV activist Michael Weinstein has two health care measures on the California ballot, with at least one of them poised to start a national movement to curb drug prices.
Simple Choice Option Lets ACA Shoppers Make Apples-To-Apples Comparisons Between Plans
Officials say the new option will simplify shopping under the Affordable Care Act by reducing variation among plans.
More Officers Hired To Patrol Golden Gate Bridge To Intervene In Suicide Attempts
“This increase in interventions is directly related to our presence on the sidewalks,” says Capt. Lisa Locati, the span’s top law enforcement official.
Pharmacy Students Help Seniors Unravel Complexities Of Medicare Programs
“The analogy I make with Medicare’s Part D is that’s like an onion, the more layers you peel, the more you want to cry,” says Dr. Raj Patel, head of the program in which the students help the seniors.