Latest California Healthline Stories
Covered California continues to terminate some customers from their health plans, even though they’re paid in full.
Battle Heating Up Over ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills
Legislators hope to stop “surprise” medical bills that have many patients livid and are pitting health plans and consumer advocates against the state’s leading physician group.
California Insurance Marketplace Wants To Kick Out Poor-Performing Hospitals
Providers and insurers are balking at a Covered California proposal to eject hospitals with inordinately high costs and low quality from its networks.
State Rebuffed, Won’t Move Fragile Kids to Managed Care — For Now
Medically fragile children in a special state program will get a reprieve from a proposal to switch them into managed care plans.
Preventive Care And High Deductibles Work At Cross Purposes, Covered Cal Chief Says
Too few doctor visits means sicker people and higher costs down the line, his New England Journal of Medicine article asserts.
Fear Of Future Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch Gas Leak Victims
Even after the gas leak in Porter Ranch has been sealed, worries persist about the long-term health risks for residents.
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.