Latest California Healthline Stories
For Terminally Ill In California, End Of Suffering Is Now In Sight
Terminal patients and doctors prepare themselves for California’s new assisted suicide law, which takes effect June 9.
New Study Highlights Huge Diabetes Risk in California
UCLA researchers found that nearly half of adults in California have undiagnosed diabetes or elevated blood sugar that often leads to the disease.
Calif., N.H. Seek To Help Consumers Get Details On Health Care Prices
California is expanding its report cards on large medical groups to include cost of medical services by an average patient. New Hampshire will list the cost of dental treatments and 65 prescription drugs.
Ballot Proposal To Notify Parents For Under-18 Abortions Falls Short Of Signatures
“It died on the vine,” says petition contractor.
State Finalizing Plans To Close Centers For The Severely Disabled
A two-year fight over the near-total closure of the last three large state centers for the severely disabled is winding down, and some families fear wrenching transitions in care for their loved ones.
State Regulator Cites Price, Access As Top Concerns In Proposed Anthem-Cigna Merger
In a public meeting Friday, consumer advocates urged the Department of Managed Health Care to hold Anthem’s feet to the fire before signing off on the planned $54 billion purchase of Cigna Corp.
Rise Of Latino Political Power In Capitol Could Give New Momentum To Health Care
On Monday, for the first time in California history, Latinos will hold the two most powerful positions in the legislature. And that could mean a renewed political focus on health care, particularly for adult immigrants without papers.
State Legislature Passes Bill To Regulate E-Cigarettes
Vaping products in California will be subject to the same government oversight as tobacco if the governor signs a bill passed Thursday.
State Attorney General Says Health Care Lags In Computer Security
It’s a problem in all industries, but recent hospital hack attacks spotlight the vulnerabilities in medicine.
California’s New Sex Education Requirements
School districts scramble to comply with state edict.