Latest California Healthline Stories
‘Meducation’ Putting Ethnically Appropriate Drug Information in Patients’ Hands
Bay Area clinics and hospitals are using a drug information platform, called Meducation, designed to help patients, especially those with low literacy and English as a second language, understand how and when to take medications by providing materials in 21 languages.
Advocates Ratchet Up Pressure on Blue Shield To Increase Foundation Funding
Consumer groups’ letter joins concerns raised by the Department of Managed Health Care over insurer’s lack of increase in foundation funding after merger approval.
Progress Lauded for Former Foster Kids
Children’s advocates praised the state in a report this week for making sure former foster children receive their Medi-Cal coverage.
Are State Policies on Autism Treatment Limiting Access to Care for Children?
Advocates are calling the Medi-Cal requirements to access autism treatment onerous and say the state is putting up barriers to care. State officials say they’re just being deliberate.
Stem Cell Agency To OK New Approach
The draft plan to alter the direction of the state’s regenerative medicine agency — a shift from basic research funding to clinical use — is about to become official.
Why Some ACA Exchanges Have Delayed Adult Dental Coverage
While the Affordable Care Act has outlined specific requirements for U.S. residents to have access to and purchase affordable, comprehensive health plans, dental coverage has largely been left in the outfield. As a result, exchanges have implemented adult dental coverage at varying times, resulting in dental coverage disparities across the U.S.
Supreme Court To Hear Case Deciding Fate of All-Payers Claims Databases
The nation’s highest court is scheduled today to hear a case that could decide the future of statewide health insurance claims databases, which are considered an important tool in improving care and reducing costs.
Researchers, Health Officials Trying to Solve Dual Eligibles’ Opt-Out Puzzle
UCLA researchers launched a project to understand the high opt-out rate in the state’s duals demonstration project, while health officials release a tool for seniors to better understand their choices.
Mental Health Access Crisis Hitting EDs
A lawsuit alleges Los Angeles County has denied care access to individuals with mental illness, while a new study says reductions in mental health services is swamping emergency departments.
How Should Drug Take-Back Work?
We asked stakeholders, experts, consumer advocates and legislators how California state and local governments should create and pay for systems to properly dispose of old and unwanted prescription drugs.