Latest California Healthline Stories
Prosecutors Charge 7 In Medical Insurance Scheme
The scheme resulted in $98 million in fraudulent claims. Those named in the indictment are being charged with 107 felonies.
Flea Tests Positive For The Plague In Lake Tahoe Area
The bug was found on a yellow chipmunk at Fallen Leaf Campground and warning signs have been posted in the area. In other public health news, many California manufacturers welcome the new federal rules on toxic chemicals and a new study explores the benefits of a Mediterranean diet.
Hollywood’s Largest Union Will Combine Two Health Insurance Plans
The unified plan will start in 2017 and is expected to cover more than 65,000 members of SAG-AFTRA, which represents actors, broadcasters and other entertainers.
Pharma Group: ‘Our Industry Has Become An Easy Scapegoat’
The lobbying group will fight back by attempting to shift more responsibility to insurers, who have called attention to drugmakers’ prices. In other news, California lawmakers are backing legislation that would offer financial aid for brand-name drugs.
To Purchase Tobacco Products In California, Buyer Must Now Be At Least 21
A state law raising the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 goes into effect today.
California Aid-In-Dying Law Goes Into Effect
Some are worried that low-income people will be pressured into choosing the option over more expensive long-term care.
Microsoft Mines Search Queries To Find Warning Signs To Cancer
The researchers focused on searches that indicated someone had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. From there, they worked backward, looking for earlier queries that could have shown that the user was experiencing symptoms before the diagnosis.
Bill Overhauling Regulation Of Toxic Chemicals Sent To Obama’s Desk
The measure will affect everyday products ranging from laundry detergent to car seats and furniture.
SEC Files Charges Against Husband-And-Wife Team Over Promised Cancer Treatment Center
Charles C. Liu and Xin “Lisa” Wang, who raised $27 million to build a proton beam radiation therapy center, are facing allegations that the money was misused.
Former Blue Shield Vice President Named CEO Of Kids Care Dental
Janet Widmann will lead the company’s push into Bay Area markets.