Latest California Healthline Stories
Personal Attacks Ramp Up At Rowdy GOP Debate
At the contentious Republican debate on Saturday night, Gov. John Kasich defended his Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton says Bernie Sanders’ health care plan — the cost of which left-leaning economists are questioning — would lead to consumers having to give up their insurance.
Partnership Between Loma Linda Health, Big Bear Lake Hospital Announced
The affiliation will help bring care to Big Bear Valley, a more remote area of the state. In other news, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation raised $1.3 million to help build a new hospital tower.
Mobile Clinic Treats Homeless And At-Risk Youth In San Jose
Twice a week, a medical team offers free services, including HIV testing, reproductive health care and treatment for chronic illnesses, substance abuse and depression. In other public health news, Sen. Barbara Boxer joins Porter Ranch residents demanding an air quality study. And a North County couple are inspired by their late nephew to be lead donors for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
With New Center, UCSD Unites Scientists, Doctors To Fight Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The project’s goal is to improve understanding of the disease, which affects 75 million to 100 million Americans. In other news, CSU Channel Islands receives a $3 million grant for stem cell research.
Investigators Accuse Liposuction Center Doctor, PA Of Violating State Medical Rules
An administrative hearing before the state’s Physician Assistant Board is scheduled to start Wednesday.
Under New Law, 6,800 Immigrants In Ventura County Could Gain Full Government-Paid Health Insurance
The law makes those younger than 19 eligible for full benefits if they meet the same income standards that apply to other Medi-Cal members.
Theranos Proposes Lab Fixes To CMS Regulators
The struggling blood-testing startup’s plan comes in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ ruling last month that federal violations at a Theranos lab in Newark, California, put patient safety in “immediate jeopardy.”
At Health Conference, Executives Stress Importance Of Closing Digital Divide
More than 500 health leaders gathered in Sacramento to talk about the challenges facing the health industry. In other market news, Kaiser Permanente’s operating revenue increased 7.6 percent in 2015, to $60.7 billion, but net income fell 39 percent to $1.9 billion from $3.1 billion a year.
Lawmakers Likely To Pass Health Care Plan Replacement Tax
The proposal is expected to bring in $1.27 billion each year and boost funding for developmentally disabled Californians. Meanwhile, The Sacramento Bee fact checks claims from supporters and opponents of the tax plan.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the state.