Latest California Healthline Stories
Polio-Like Illness Identified in California; Cause Remains Mystery, Reports Says
A mysterious polio-like illness has struck 59 people, mostly children, in California over the past three years. The cause of the illness remains unknown, according to a report today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
State Urged To Protect Consumers in Proposed Centene-Health Net Merger
Consumer advocates, contending that “health care mergers generally lead to … fewer choices, inadequate physician networks and higher premiums,” are urging state officials to protect consumers in the proposed merger of Centene and Health Net.
According to a new report from the California Telehealth Network, the past year has seen a wave of accomplishments and progress for telehealth technoloogy.
Poll: Duals Satisfied With New Program
The Cal MediConnect demonstration program for dual eligibles in California got a boost from a poll that shows high levels of satisfaction with the program.
Hospital Buyer Agrees to AG Conditions
The state attorney general set stringent conditions on the sale of six Daughters of Charity hospitals, most of them safety-net facilities. The buyer, BlueMountain Capital Management, has agreed to abide by the terms.
Covered California Sign-Ups Hit 140,000 Almost Halfway Into Enrollment Period
Exchange officials expect a flood of business today, the last day to enroll for Jan. 1, 2016, coverage through Covered California.
Health Reform May Change Workers’ Roles
A new study from UC-San Francisco predicts new health care jobs in California spurred by an aging population and changes in a reforming health care system.
Dual Opt-Out Numbers Are Slightly Better This Month
The percentage of dual eligibles who choose to opt out or unenroll from the Cal MediConnect program remain high, but the numbers eased a bit last month.
Study Examines HIV-Related Offenses
Most of those jailed for HIV-related crimes in California are people of color, say UCLA researchers in a new study released this week.
Poverty Hitting One in Six Californians
A new analysis shows poverty rates in California have climbed significantly over a seven-year period. In some counties, 25% of the population live below the federal poverty line.