Latest California Healthline Stories
Hospital Workers Union Pulls California Ballot Measure On Hospital Exec Pay
The proposed initiative, which had enough signature to qualify for the November ballot, would have limited the annual pay of hospital executives to $450,000.
California Nurse Practitioners Lose Battle For Independent Practice, Again
Physicians remain opposed to removing supervision
Ga., Calif. Hospitals Sue Blue Cross Plan For Sending ER Reimbursements To Patients
The lawsuits allege that the practice costs the hospitals money because the patients often spend the funds.
Advance Planning For Your End-Of-Life Care
A new health benefit available to millions of Californians encourages people to discuss end-of-life care options with their doctors.
For This Man, Reducing Gun Violence Is A Life’s Mission
Garen Wintemute, an ER doctor, gun violence researcher and advocate of tighter firearms restrictions, finds opportunity in the wake of mass shootings like the one that struck an Orlando night club last month.
If You Want To Spend A Bundle On Your Bundle Of Joy, Go To Northern California
A new study shows that Sacramento and San Francisco are the two most expensive places to give birth among the nation’s 30 largest metropolitan areas. One possible reason: consolidation of hospitals and doctors.
Los hispanos están menos preparados ante un desastre mayor en LA
Sólo el 38% de los hogares latinos tienen un plan ante un desastre, el porcentaje más bajo de cualquier grupo racial o étnico.
Hispanics Least Prepared For A Major Disaster In Los Angeles
Only 38 percent of Latino households have a disaster plan, the lowest of any ethnic or racial group.
Revamp Of State Program For Medically Fragile Kids Moves Forward In Legislature
Some parents and advocates say they now support the measure after changes were made to address their concerns.
California Drug Price Transparency Bill Clears Key Committee
The controversial measure was amended to address drugmakers’ concerns; some lawmakers were confused by the legislation.