Latest California Healthline Stories
Court Ruling May Open Floodgates On Liability Cases Against Drugmakers
The California Supreme Court has decided that out-of-state residents can sue Bristol-Myers Squibb in California courts even though its headquarter are not in the state.
Mylan To Bring Generic EpiPen To Market; Critics Say Move Is A Smokescreen
The generic version will cost $300, about half the price of the EpiPen-branded medication. But the company could actually end up making more money in the end.
Patients’ Data Stolen After Medical Center Employee’s Car Broken Into
The information contained patients’ full names, birth dates, telephone numbers and details about their scheduled appointments.
Scripps Finalizes Alliance With Prominent Cancer Network
“Our goal is to build our program up so it is as good as any other cancer program in the country,” says Chris Van Gorder, Scripps’ chief executive.
Startup Expands Into California With Medication-Tracking App
The app lets tuberculosis patients film video of themselves taking their medication, which is sent to a doctor or nurse to review. Medical providers also can keep tabs on symptoms and how patients are feeling on a daily basis.
Calif. Lawmakers: Immediate Investigation Into Purdue Pharma’s Opioid Practices Necessary
“There appears to be a pervasive disregard for patient safety and public health by some within the pharmaceutical industry,” Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and Rep. Ted Lieu said in calling for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to take action against the drugmaker.
New Generation Of Doctors Learning To Emphasize Nutrition Over Prescriptions
Experts say a change in diet can be revolutionary to a patient’s health — without all the side effects that come with drugs.
With ‘Operation Money Bags,’ Investigators Tie Illegal Prescriptions To Gang Activity
Police say Drs. Sonny Oparah and Edward Ridgill wrote prescriptions to gang members who then resold the drugs on the street. Two criminal complaints charge the physicians with illegally prescribing the painkillers hydrocodone and codeine in exchange for cash.
State Inches Closer To Passing Measure Protecting Patients From Surprise Bills
The battle in California could influence bills pending in states across the country, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Hawaii and Missouri.
Threat Of Monopolies Looms As Insurers Withdraw From ACA Markets, Analysis Shows
More than 60 percent of counties in the United States could have only one or two options for coverage in 2017, according to a new analysis. Meanwhile, enrollment numbers are significantly lower than predicted.