Latest California Healthline Stories
Worst Pertussis Outbreak in 70 Years, but What Can State Health Officials Do?
James Cherry of the UCLA School of Medicine, Kathleen Harriman of the California Department of Public Health, Paul Katz of the San Rafael Medical Center and Sen. Richard Pan spoke with California Healthline about the outbreak in California of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
New Flu Shot Rules in New York City May Fan Debate Elsewhere, Including Calif.
Immunization advocates in California say a new policy mandating flu shots for preschoolers in New York City may help bolster the effort to require flu shots for some groups in California.
Will Twin Medi-Cal Cuts Affect Access?
The two-year federal bump in Medi-Cal reimbursements for primary care providers ended Jan. 1 — the same day the state started paying the same group 10% less. The double whammy raises questions about a possible decline in provider participation in Medi-Cal, which could affect access to care.
Covered California Board About To Get Makeover
Three of Covered California’s five directors could be leaving, setting the stage for a leadership shift that could have significant influence on the country’s first and largest state health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act.
UCLA Study Authors Urge Greater Awareness of Older Californians Falling
As rates of falls among adults ages 65 and older continue to rise, UCLA researchers and other experts say better education and prevention can substantially reduce injuries, deaths and their effects on California’s health care system.
Head of Health Care Services Looks Back on Tumultuous, Fruitful Years
Toby Douglas, director of California’s Department of Health Care Services, plans to retire as head of the agency in January. California Healthline sat down with Douglas recently to ask about the changes he has seen, and overseen, in his time in office.
UC-San Diego Expects To Be Part of California’s Ebola Preparedness, Response
UC-San Diego Medical Center officials are making changes to their facility and processes and are confident they will join the list of California hospitals designated as Ebola treatment centers.
What’s Behind High Opt-Out Rate Among Dual Eligibles in L.A. County?
About one-third of the Californians who are eligible for the duals demonstration project have chosen to opt out of participation. In Los Angeles County, that rate is much higher and topped 50% at one point. Why?
Choosing Niche Might Be Key to Success for Health Care Accelerators
Bay Area health care accelerators are taking a specialist approach to the challenge of surviving in a landscape bursting with new ideas for speeding up the evolution of health care delivery.
Children’s Lunch Program Aims To Bring Better Food, Health to Schools
Karen Brown of the Center for Ecoliteracy, Michelle Drake of the Elk Grove Unified School District and UC-Davis student volunteer Katie O’Malley spoke with California Healthline about a new program called California Thursdays, which brings locally grown food into school lunchrooms across the state. In all, the program serves lunch for nearly one million schoolchildren in the state — about 1,700 schools in 15 districts.