Latest California Healthline Stories
California health officials are collaborating with a dozen hospitals in a first attempt to upgrade the state’s giant cancer database.
‘Digital Health’ Not Just For Well-Heeled Fitness Fiends
A small group of advocates and entrepreneurs is using mobile phones and digital scales to make a difference in the health of poor people, too.
In Alameda County, A Big Data Effort To Prevent Frequent ER Visits
Hospitals share patient records of “super-users” to save money and avoid duplicating medical treatment.
Las Tarjetas del Medi-Cal Están Teniendo un Lavado de Cara
Los oficiales quieren reflejar la amplia demografía del programa.
Covered California Says It’s Moving Fast To Fix Involuntary Switches Into Medi-Cal
Pressured by Congress, the state exchange will expedite attempts to stop the ejection of pregnant women from private plans without notice or consent.
Sacan a más consumidoras de Covered California sin aviso
Cerca de 2.000 mujeres embarazadas se unen a las filas de consumidores cuyos planes de salud han sido automáticamente, y a veces misteriosamente, cancelados.
More Customers Dumped From Covered California Without Notice
Nearly 2,000 pregnant women join the ranks of Covered California customers whose health plans have been automatically — and sometimes mysteriously — canceled.
State Junks $179 Million Medi-Cal IT System, Will Start From Scratch
Legal settlement is reached with system contractor Xerox after attempt at modernization falls years behind schedule.
CT Scans For Minor Injuries On A Rapid Rise In California Emergency Rooms
Researchers say they’re reporting the facts, but not taking a stand on CT “overuse.”
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.