Latest California Healthline Stories
3 LA Pregnancy Centers Put On Alert Over Transparency Law Violations
City Attorney Mike Feuer says, “Crisis pregnancy centers have been known to spread false medical information. I believe extremely strongly that women are entitled to be fully informed about their reproductive choices.”
San Diego Veterans Frustrated By VA Choice Program
The program is touted by some as the solution to long waits for veterans, but the people who are using the system aren’t satisfied.
Ballot 2016: Marijuana Opposition Campaign Gets Boost From National Coalition
The political arm of Smart Approaches to Marijuana is pouring $2 million into the fight against legalization in multiple states including California.
After Son’s Death, Mother Fights For In-Home Caregivers’ Right To Unemployment
A loophole in California law prevents children or spouses who are providing in-home care to collect unemployment if the patient dies. But a bill moving through the legislature may change that.
Experts Stumped Why Meningitis Outbreaks Disproportionately Affect Gay Men
California’s outbreak is just the latest that has struck gay and bisexual men at high rates.
Prime Healthcare CEO Accused Of Strong-Arming Doctors Into Hospitalizing Patients
California cardiologist Prem Reddy’s actions are at the heart of a lawsuit brought by an employee and the Justice Department over his Medicare billing practices.
Viewpoints: Who Speaks For The 21 Million Pro-Life Democrats?
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
U.S. Forms Trans-Atlantic Partnership In Effort To Stem Tide Of Superbugs
HHS will invest $250 million into CARB-X, the initiative to foster development of drugs that will target antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Despite Democrats’ Previous Pharma Criticism, Convention Is A Schoomze Extravaganza For Industry
Curbing high drug prices is a popular topic on the campaign trail, but industry lobbyists weren’t feeling the heat at the Democratic National Convention this week. Meanwhile, now that the general election is officially on, The Hill looks at what to expect out of the candidates’ health care policies.
Sonoma, Marin Nonprofits Nab Grants For Health Care Access, Public Health Programs
Kaiser Permanente is awarding nearly $500,000 to groups in the counties.