Latest California Healthline Stories
Thousands Of CalOptima Members’ Health Data Compromised
A departing employee took a flash drive with information on it, but returned it a few days later.
Ads From Supporters Of Hospital Fee Initiative Ring True
But they do leave the impression that lawmakers are salivating to divert the money generated by the fee to purposes other than Medi-Cal unless voters act to guarantee it, which an analysis by The Sacramento Bee finds no evidence of.
Potential Fallout From Calif. Ballot Initiative Has Pharma Sweating The Elections
A measure to curb drug prices, from such an influential state, could create a ripple effect for the industry that threatens its current status quo. Meanwhile, Valeant announces more price increases.
Court Upholds Transparency Law Geared Toward Pregnancy Centers
The law requires pregnancy centers to inform patients about all their options, including abortion.
A selection of opinions on California’s ballot initiatives and other health care developments from around the state.
Founder’s Willingness To Make Mistakes Helps Autism Center Thrive
Oakland-based Social Dynamics provides diagnosis, assessment and therapy to children with autism at eight Bay Area locations and serves about 600 patients.
Clinical Trial Launches Just As Leaders Brace For Repeat Of Great Valley Fever Epidemic
The most severe cases of valley fever stem from lack of early treatment.
Scientists’ Breakthrough Could Help Keep HIV Suppressed Without Brutal Side Effects
“This finding could become a blueprint for an alternative therapy for HIV, which could make it so someone would not need to continuously take antiretroviral drugs,” Aftab Ansari, the senior author of the study, says.
Opioid Death Rate In Ventura Slows, But Still Vastly Outpaces Rest Of State
Ventura officials could only speculate on why the problem is so bad in their area.
Assistant In Dental Office Sentenced To 21 Months For Part In Fraud Scheme
Nichol Lomack had employees file claims for work that was not performed.