Latest California Healthline Stories
Aid for Police in Handling Mentally Ill
The governor approved two bills calling for new training practices for California peace officers in dealing with individuals with mental illnesses.
Governor Signs Bill To Address ED Delay
Gov. Brown signed a bill this week seeking to reduce long wait times in hospital emergency departments.
Court Rules Blue Cross, Blue Shield May Need To Pay State Health Premiums Tax
Two large health care service plans can be called health insurers, a court has ruled, and may be subject to California’s gross premiums tax.
Rural Leaders Advised on Vaping Danger
The array of possible health risks for rural Californians includes a relatively new entrant: electronic cigarette use, particularly among school-age children.
Law Will Help Limited English Speakers
Under a bill signed into law yesterday, California hospitals will need to post online plans for helping patients who have limited English proficiency.
Denti-Cal Program Grilled Again
After a series of legislative hearings and an audit by the state, the Little Hoover Commission took its turn at solving the Medi-Cal dental system puzzle during a long hearing in Sacramento last week.
National Drug Take-Back Day Saturday
California’s participation in the 10th annual national drug take-back day this weekend is part of a statewide effort to control the misuse of prescription medications.
Shift in Stem Cell Grant Policy
The state’s stem cell agency has adopted a policy of approving funding for more late-stage clinical trials.
Little Hoover Takes On Denti-Cal
The troubled dental program for Medi-Cal beneficiaries will be scrutinized and advised by the nonpartisan Little Hoover Commission.
State Grades Hospitals on Stroke Outcomes, Readmission Rates
Consumers and insurers can now compare the quality of care for stroke patients in California online, using data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.