Latest California Healthline Stories
Viewpoints: Will Prop. 61 Save Lives Or Just Backfire Horribly?
Commentators sound off on the measure aimed at curbing high drug prices. Also, read other opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Watchdog: HHS Improperly Favoring Insurers Over Treasury In Distributing Health Law Funds
The Government Accountability Office says money that was paid to insurers should have gone to the Treasury. The administration defended its interpretation of the law, while Republican seized on it as vindication that the Affordable Care Act is hurting taxpayers.
Free Annual Clinic Returns To Coachella Valley
Flying Doctors offers a yearly clinic to provide preventive and other services. Organizers predict a slightly lower turnout this year, crediting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act.
‘People Need To Know You Can Live’: Breast Cancer Survivor Offers Example Of Happy Ending
Nearly 20 years ago, Nancy Witherell was diagnosed with cancer. Now, as she looks back, she hopes to portray a message of hope to young women.
Man Who Fought Through Addiction Channels Past To Help Others With Their Battle
Clennan Williams in 2012 opened Battlefield Ministry, a support network for addicts at Westside Church of Christ in San Mateo, and has spent the past four years helping those in a position he found himself in not too long ago.
Fatal Police Shooting Of Mentally Ill Man In Calif. Highlights Issue Plaguing The Country
People with severe mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed by police. States across the U.S. are trying to address the problem, but police officials say part of the problem is the decay of the country’s mental health system.
State Tries To Rein In Overuse Of Psychiatric Drug For Foster Kids By Monitoring Doctors
The bill, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, increases oversight of doctors who have high prescription numbers, and allows the medical board to take action.
Zika Battle Finally Funded As Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Bill
After House leaders reach an agreement over the Flint water crisis funds, Congress averts a government shutdown by passing a bill that includes $1.1 billion for the fight against Zika.
Officials Stumped Over Cause Of Skin Irritation Breakout
About 30 students and 10 staff members at Lake Forest Elementary School have been plagued by skin irritations, and no one knows what the cause is.
Despite Tremendous Progress, America Still Lags Behind On Teen Birth Rates
For the seventh straight year, U.S. teen birth rates drop. But other industrialized countries are far ahead of America.