Latest California Healthline Stories
UC-Merced Leverages Technology To Improve Access to Mental Health Care
UC-Merced is the first campus in the University of California system to use telemedicine for mental health services, a natural for millennials who grew up with technology, according to school officials.
Orange County Seniors Opting Out of State’s Duals Demonstration Project
Seniors are opting out in droves from California’s duals demonstration project for Medi-Cal and Medicare recipients in Orange County — and no one knows why.
One Year After Benefit Began, Are Kids in Medi-Cal Getting Autism Treatment?
Sarah Brooks at the California Department of Health Care Services, Kelly Hardy of Children Now, Kristin Jacobson of Autism Deserves Equal Coverage and Sarah Trautman-Eslinger of STE Consultants spoke with California Healthline about the implementation of autism treatment under Medi-Cal, one year after it became a benefit.
Community Screenings of ‘Being Mortal’ Spur End-of-Life Discussion, Action
The film “Being Mortal” inspired 39 California communities to host screenings and discussions on end-of-life issues. The goal was to educate audiences about end-of-life choices and the importance of communicating with those who matter.
Farmers Market Match Bill Advances
A plan to collect federal money to subsidize low-income Californians shopping for produce at farmers markets was approved by the state Legislature and sent to the governor.
Reproductive Rights Battle Continues
Controversy over a patient’s wish to be sterilized at a Catholic hospital illustrates what health advocates say is growing problem of reproductive health care delivery at Catholic hospitals.
Why the State’s Seizure of a Local Health Plan May Have Rescued It
The state took over the finances and operation of Alameda Alliance for Health just over a year ago. Now, after a year of conservatorship, the local health plan may finally be back on financially solid footing.
Medical Marijuana Bills Retooled
In the face of a looming statewide initiative to legalize recreational use of marijuana, California legislators last week reworked and kept alive a package of bills to regulate medical marijuana.
One Step Forward, One Step Back in Medication Reform for Foster Children
Prompted in part by a series of legislative hearings on the possible over-prescription of psychotropic medication for foster children, the state released new prescribing guidelines. At the same time, a reform bill lost its funding.
New Program in Coachella Valley Seeks Affordability in Personalized Primary Care
Putting a new spin on concierge medicine, Eisenhower Medical Center’s new direct primary care model lets patients connect to their doctors via email.