Latest California Healthline Stories
Provocative Billboard Campaign Latest Effort To Push Meningitis Vaccinations
In the midst of a meningitis outbreak that is disproportionately affecting gay and bisexual men, health officials and other advocates are trying to get the word out to the community to get vaccinated.
Study: Improving Calif.’s Air Quality Would Save Thousands Of Lives Every Year
Out of everywhere in the country, Southern California has the most to gain from meeting stricter air quality standards.
Telehealth Lets Veterans Reduce Wait Times By Months
How long patients were sitting in traffic just to get to their doctor’s appointment was one impetus for the shift to options other than in-person visits.
How Local Hospitals Fared In CMS’s New Star Ratings
Media outlets offer a look at how some California hospitals performed under the new federal system to rate the facilities’ quality of care.
Bill To Protect Foster Kids From Psychiatric Drugs Passes Committee
The legislation would monitor doctors who have high prescription rates.
Millions Pour Into War Chests For State Ballot Initiatives
The pharmaceutical industry, hospitals and tobacco companies are all ponying up for their side of the battle on a variety of issues.
New Devices Doctors Can Test Out In Offices Responsible For Spike In Medicare Spending
The way Medicare sets payments for new services can make doing the tests lucrative for doctors who invest in the machines.
City Places Temporary Moratorium On Sober-Living Homes
Orange County has seen a spike in the number of alcohol and drug addiction treatment facilities in residential neighborhoods, and cities are seeking ways to regulate them.
Officials Warn Risk Of West Nile Is At Five-Year High
It is a particularly active year for the virus. Last year, 53 people died from it statewide.
Experts: Vaccination Law Likely To Have Significant Impact On Reducing Diseases
The legislation, which went into effect July 1, removes personal belief as a valid exemption for vaccines.