Latest California Healthline Stories
Law Granting Judges Power To Compel Some Homeless Into Care Of County Approved By Legislature
The law is geared toward extreme cases, such as “someone who is sleeping in his or her feces, someone who is running out in the middle of the street yelling at cars,” said the bill’s author Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). Lawmakers also passed legislation to create a local agency to finance homes for people.
California Poised To Ban ‘Junk’ Short-Term Health Plans In Push-Back Against Trump Administration
“These plans can bankrupt people,” said state Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-Azusa). “They’re junk. It’s a huge threat.” Gov. Jerry Brown has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
All Eyes Are On ACA Lawsuit Slated For Arguments Next Week, As Midterms Inch Ever Closer
The lawsuit will be heard starting next Wednesday. The case is providing Democrats with talking points on the campaign trail over a potential threat to preexisting conditions protections.
New Technology Helps Doctors Embrace Old-Fashioned House Calls
Doctors who are frustrated with the health system’s current model are turning to other options such as apps that allow patients to schedule house calls.
The state has staged a massive cleanup of soil near the plant, but lead paint in homes still endangers children in the area. Interviews show failures at multiple levels. The state blamed inaction on limitations in its authority and said other agencies must respond. County health officials cited funding constraints.
Cancer Warning Labels On California Products Are About To Get Big And Bold
The signs that are now required on products that contain any of the 900 or so chemicals that the state has listed as carcinogens will include a yellow triangular hazard symbol with an exclamation point. Companies have a two-year grace period to comply.
Medical Board’s Initiative To Try To Curb Opioid Epidemic Leaves California Doctors Terrified
The project takes death certificates in which prescription opioids are listed as a cause, then matches each with the provider who prescribed any controlled substance to that patient within three years of death, regardless of whether the particular drug caused the death or whether that doctor prescribed the lethal dose. After looking at that material, peer reviewers determine which doctors warrant an investigation.
PhRMA’s Suit Against California Law Demanding Transparency For Price Increases Dismissed By Judge
The organization’s lawsuit claims the legislation is illegally trying to dictate national health policy. Meanwhile, a bill addressing pharmacy benefit managers’ role in drug prices heads to the governor.
California Lawmakers Deal Blow To Dialysis Industry With Bill To Cap Reimbursement Rates
If signed by the governor, the bill could serve as the first in a one-two punch followed by a ballot initiative geared toward capping profits for dialysis clinics. Lawmakers also sent bills dealing with mental health treatment and abortion medication to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk.