Latest California Healthline Stories
Flying Eye Hospital Brings Cutting-Edge Ophthalmology Technology To People In Need
The plane, loaded down with high-tech gadgets, will travel around with a focus on teaching doctors how to end “curable blindness.”
Doctors Get Innovative To Escape Insurer-Driven ‘Hamster Wheel’ Model Of Care
Doctors are turning to direct primary care models to get more time with the patient, simplify the process and avoid insurers.
Dignity Health’s Battle Over Coverage For Transgender Care Could Be First Of Many Suits
The hospital is arguing that it does not need to cover gender reassignment-related care for one of its nurses, an issue that is likely to spark the next round of battles over religious freedom and the health law.
Assembly Committee Approves Bill To Better Track Foster Kids’ Mental Health Services
In other news from Sacramento, legislators freeze several health measures, including ones that would have increased criminal penalties for fentanyl distribution and added a medical marijuana tax on growers.
Blue Shield Of California To Shut Down For Week To Save On Payroll, Citing Obamacare Losses
Almost all of the insurer’s 6,000 employees in California will be required to use paid-time-off from Sept. 6 to 9.
In Setback To Insurers, Judge Sets Aetna-Humana Trial For December
The later trial date means a ruling isn’t likely to come down until January. The companies have an agreement that if the merger isn’t approved by Dec. 31, Humana has the option to walk away from the deal.
Doctor Who Prescribed Himself Adderall Under Ex-Girlfriends’ Names Barred From Medicine
Dr. Brian Michael Swan had agreed to five-years probation, but the California Medical Board took further action after he failed to undergo drug testing.
With Frozen Embryos Women Have Greater Chance Of Delivering, Study Suggests
Although researchers didn’t see a difference in pregnancy rates, when frozen embryos were used instead of fresh ones, the woman was more likely to give birth.
LA Devotes Another $3M To Initiative Helping HIV-Positive People Who Aren’t Receiving Care
Supervisors touted the success of the program while arguing for the merits of its expansion.
Merced County Confirms Its Third Travel-Linked Zika Case
All patients have recovered, but officials warn it’s good for residents to take precautions.