Latest California Healthline Stories
Farmworker Health Care, Childhood Hunger Measures Debut by Deadline
A couple of high-profile health-related proposals made it in under the wire last week on the last day bills could be introduced in the California Legislature.
One View of How the King v. Burwell Ruling Might Affect California’s Minorities
Although the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell won’t have a direct impact on California, it could have a ripple effect that might be most felt by minorities, according to one consumer advocate.
State May Be Double-Charging Some Health Care Professionals for Licensure
A bill reintroduced in the Assembly could save health care professionals a total of about $1 million a year in license fees, according to its author.
Plan To Integrate L.A. County Health Departments Moves Forward
A plan to consolidate Los Angeles County’s major health departments is gathering momentum despite opponents’ worry that three’s a crowd.
ACA Wish List: What Experts Say Congress Should Change About the Law This Year
Repealing the Affordable Care Act is unlikely to happen, but experts say several provisions of the law still need to be changed. What should be next on Congress’ list of priorities?
Flurry of Bills Before Legislative Deadline
Several health-related bills are included in a snowstorm of new proposals being introduced in the California Legislature as a legislative deadline approaches.
Small Business Exchange Offline And Off Target
California has been hailed as national leader in implementing Obamacare, enrolling about 4 million people into Medi-Cal and Covered California since last year. But when it comes to our health insurance exchange for small businesses – known as SHOP – the Golden State looks tarnished. Businesses can’t enroll in SHOP online. Commissions to insurance agents have […]
Scope of Practice Bill Returns, Would Let Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication
Legislation aimed at alleviating the shortage of health care providers would allow nurse practitioners to expand their scope of practice — including prescribing medication.
State Attorney General OKs Sale of Hospitals to Prime, but With Conditions
California Attorney General Kamala Harris approved the controversial sale of six California safety-net hospitals to Prime Healthcare with added conditions that Prime has yet to agree to.
New Reports Shine Light on Long-Term Care Problems
Three new reports detailing problems in delivering long-term care are increasing the pressure on California lawmakers and health officials to consider policy changes, as baby boomers — the country’s largest demographic sector ever — grow older and promise to live longer.