Latest California Healthline Stories
New Union Deal Gets Sonoma County Employees More Health Care Contributions
In other local news, members of the Simi County Rotary Club recover from a kidney transplant operation, and a Yucca Valley girl gets a helicopter tour of the Inland Empire before succumbing to her cancer.
Donald Trump’s Health Policy Plans Draw Scrutiny
Meanwhile, the GOP campaign trail became less crowded this weekend as Jeb Bush withdrew his bid to be the Republican nominee for president.
With Tax Season Comes New Health Law Tax Forms
USA Today offers consumer tips regarding the three new tax forms that were mandated by Obamacare.
Federal Medicaid Managed Care Rule Being Reviewed By OMB
News outlets report on the status of the proposed federal rule for Medicaid managed care, as well as other related national regulatory developments.
Federal Officials Propose Small Boost In Medicare Advantage Rates
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed an average 1.35 percent increase in the rate the government pays private Medicare Advantage plans for 2017.
Milder Flu Strain May Be Keeping State Numbers Down
Other possible explanations for how this flu season is unfolding include theories that the available vaccine is a good match for the circulating flu strains, the virus may not be spreading rapidly because of unusually warm weather and the outbreak might not have peaked yet. Meanwhile, The San Diego Union Tribune reports on how a couple is facing Alzheimer’s together.
Investigation Of San Francisco’s Zenefits Leaves Customers Looking For Guidance
In other news, a startup looks to make it easier for patients to get a second opinion from a doctor, and more insurers are embracing telehealth services.
Prime Healthcare Ordered To Honor Labor Contract At 3 Hospitals
In other hospital news, prices are still hard to figure out. A bitcoin ransom paid by a Hollywood hospital is examined, and Adventist Health eyes operating another hospital in Southern California.
Managed-Care Tax Package Awaits State Legislature Consideration
The Sacramento Bee reports on the various dynamics at work with this $2.4 billion tax proposal.
Viewpoints: Abortion is ‘Crude Response’ To Microcephaly; Seniors Paying Price For Health Law Fraud
A selection of opinions on health care from around the state.