Latest California Healthline Stories
Medi-Cal Faces Uncertain Changes
The Schwarzenegger administration on Aug. 2 is expected to announce a proposal to overhaul Medi-Cal, and some stakeholders are concerned about what the proposal could entail.
Critics, Supporters Debate Effects of Health Savings Accounts
Health Savings Accounts could have a major impact on the health insurance market. Supporters say the accounts will offer new chances to expand coverage. But critics say HSAs will segment the market, enabling the wealthy and healthy to enjoy tax breaks, while low-income and less healthy people are stuck with traditional insurance.
Drug Discount Cards Worth a Second Look for Some Consumers
The Medicare discount drug program is a mixed bag for California seniors, an analysis of 33 national discount drug card sponsors’ prices found. For people who take a lot of prescription drugs, the savings offered by some of the cards can be significant. But even with those savings, the remaining cost to consumers is still high.
Data Exchanges Go Live in California, Nationwide
A health data exchange project that will officially launch in Santa Barbara this summer is a model for what an interconnected health care system might look like. As similar networks start up nationwide, the heath care community must contend with the long-term funding challenges of such systems.