Latest California Healthline Stories
State Alters Rollout of Duals Project
The launch of the state’s duals demonstration project still is slated for April 1, but with some county-specific delays and a few changes in Los Angeles County.
Poll of State College Students Breaks Stereotypes of ‘Young Invincibles’
The big barrier for health care insurance among young people is price not indifference, according to a new poll of state college students. The findings seem to contradict a common theme about “young invincibles” who don’t think they need health insurance.
New Stem Cell Genomics Research Center May Put Calif. in Global Leadership Role
California’s stem cell agency last week launched a $40 million research project officials hope will put the state in a global leadership role in the emerging field of examining and manipulating genetic makeup of stem cells.
Assembly Passes Continuity of Care Bill
Insurers would be required to cover a complete course of certain treatments despite termination of coverage under a bill approved unanimously last week by the state Assembly.