Latest California Healthline Stories
Medicare Safeguard Leaves Taxpayers Pouring Billions Into Pharma’s Pockets
Medicare’s catastrophic coverage was originally designed to protect seniors with multiple chronic conditions from the cumulatively high costs of taking many different pills, with the government paying 80 percent of the cost of drugs above a catastrophic threshold. But pricey drugs are stressing the system to its limits.
‘Traditional Catholic’ Kaine’s Personal Qualms About Abortion A Contrast To Clinton
Although Hillary Clinton’s running mate Tim Kaine says “the right role for government is to let women make their own decisions,” he has some history with supporting anti-abortion programs that could make the topic a vulnerable spot for the Democrat in his debates with Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence.
UC Davis Health System Renews Sacramento Republic FC Sponsorship
Along with the sponsorship deal, Republic FC — a professional soccer team — and UC Davis Health will also work together on a “Built for Health” initiative, which focuses on improving children’s health through exercise, nutrition and mental health programs.
As West Nile Activity Ramps Up, Sacramento-Yolo Officials Consider Aerial Spraying
“We are seeing very high levels of West Nile virus activity … and we are very concerned,” says Gary Goodman, of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Inexpensive Visual Training Cuts Likelihood Of Dementia Nearly In Half, Study Finds
The computerized training is designed to increase the speed at which the brain picks up and processes cues in a person’s field of vision.
Nursing Home Receives Most Severe Penalty Under The Law, $75K Fine Over Resident’s Death
An investigation found that deficiencies at the nursing home, based in Canoga Park, were determined to have been a direct proximate cause of death of a patient or resident.
After Years Of Delay, Officials Vow To Complete Valley Medical Center In 2017
The 168-bed, six-story facility will replace patient accommodations in Valley Medical Center’s nearby Old Main hospital, which state officials deemed unfit to weather earthquakes.
‘Competitive Positions’ Shifting For San Diego’s Two Largest Health Systems
Sharp HealthCare and Scripps Health are both achieving strong financial performance, but Scripps Health is losing both inpatient and outpatient market share, a new report finds.
Cigarette Tax Proponents Brace For Onslaught As ‘No’ Campaign Announces $17M Influx
Prop 56, which would increase the tax on cigarettes by two dollars a pack, is bringing in millions on both sides of the fight.
Viewpoints: Orange County’s High Overdose Rates Call For Re-Evaluation Of Efforts To Curb Drug Abuse
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.