Latest California Healthline Stories
Hospital Cancels Transgender Man’s Hysterectomy Due To Religious Objections
The hospital, part of the Dignity Health chain, said the procedure goes against its anti-sterilization policies, which are based on ethical and religious directives.
The Undercover-Video Measure Inspired By Planned Parenthood
The legislation, criminalizing the distribution of undercover video or audio stings against health care groups, is expected to make its way to the governor’s desk shortly.
California’s Surprise Medical Bill Measure Could Start Trend In Other States
The legislation, expected to be signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, protects patients from unexpected out-of-network costs.
Marketplace Insurers, Already Under Fire For Limited Networks, Double Down To Cut Costs
A McKinsey & Co. analysis of regulatory filings for 18 states and the District of Columbia found that only about 25 percent of the plans offered on those exchanges would be preferred-provider organizations or similar options that generally give consumers the ability to choose from larger selections of doctors and hospitals and include out-of-network coverage, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Comprehensive Sickle Cell Clinic Opens In LA
“We have great care for the kids; there are great programs in L.A. and all over the country,” Dr. Susan Claster, the county facility’s hematologist says. “But once the kids hit adulthood, they have no place to go and then they die.”
Medical Patch Could Let Doctors Track An Expectant Mother’s Health At Home
The “electronic tattoo” could send information such as heart rate and blood pressure to doctors.
A Peek Inside Adventist Health’s New $100 Million Headquarters
The complex will include a 5,000-square-foot clinic that will be open to both employees and the public. Although Adventist operates 21 hospitals and 260 clinics in four states, the company currently does not offer medical services in Roseville, where its headquarters are located. But that is about to change.
Despite San Francisco’s Efforts To End HIV, Infection Rates Among African-Americans Rise
“We’ve made tremendous strides. The problem is that we’re not doing better for everyone,” says Dr. Susan Buchbinder, director of HIV research for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
‘Women Have Had To Be Strong For So Long. Opioids Are A Good Way Out. Benzos Are A Good Way Out’
The Washington Post offers a series based in California on why death rates have risen for whites in midlife, particularly women.
With Tough Warning Label, FDA Aims To Curb Fatal Overdoses From Mixing Opioids, Sedatives
The agency will require “black box warnings” — its strongest type — on more than 400 products. The move comes following criticism that it has not done enough to stem the rising tide of the opioid crisis.