Latest California Healthline Stories
Vaccination Law In Effect As Start Of School Edges Closer
Parents and guardians can no longer skip vaccinations because of their personal beliefs.
Monterey County Sees First Travel-Linked Zika Case
Meanwhile, Sonoma officials are stepping up their efforts to prepare for the virus in case it begins to spread locally.
Hospital Ratings — Fast Becoming More Popular — Don’t Paint Whole Picture, Experts Say
Though they can be a good place for a patient to start — and can help hospitals market themselves — star ratings and other rankings don’t take into account how complex such health systems are, experts warn.
Following Good Results, Ionis Ends Trial Early For Medicine For Fatal Infants’ Disease
Stocks for Ionis and Biogen Inc. have soared on the news that it’s treatment for a rare, often fatal infant disease has proven safe.
Theranos CEO Focuses On Future, Reveals Plans For Blood-Testing ‘MiniLab’
Elizabeth Holmes spoke about the scandal-plagued company’s technology on Monday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
War Chest For Opponents Of Drug Cost Initiative Nearly 10 Times That Of Supporters
Those fighting against a ballot measure to impose limits on how much drugmakers can charge state agencies for prescription drugs have almost $66 million as of June 30.
Some Doctors Improperly Bill Medicare Patients Who Also Qualify For Medicaid, Feds Warn
The government says doctors are incorrectly trying to collect deductibles, co-payments and other costs from these patients.
Mental Health Experts Impart Knowledge To Those Working With Refugees
Through the Care Program for Refugees, mental health professionals from California are offering training to people working with refugees affected by turmoil in the Middle East.
Lawsuit: Long Beach Officers Not Properly Trained To Handle People With Mental Illnesses
The federal lawsuit was filed by the family of a mentally ill man who was fatally shot in December.
When The Usual Protocols Fail, These Medical MacGyvers Get Creative
Nurses, doctors and others in the health care industry are embracing the “maker movement,” which encourages inventive solutions when traditional ones don’t cut it.