Latest California Healthline Stories
Legisladores Quieren Regular los Bancos de Leche Materna Humana con Fines de Lucro
Un proyecto de ley que se abre camino en la legislatura estatal pone a los bancos de leche materna humana con fines de lucro en contra de los defensores que temen que pagar en efectivo a las madres lactantes podría inducirlas a privar de leche a sus propios bebés.
State Economy Gains By Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness, Study Says
A new study by the RAND Corporation shows that a statewide effort to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness has produced a demonstrable economic benefit for the state.
Tainted Scope Infections Far Exceed Earlier Estimates
House panel concludes inquiry on superbug outbreaks; one member prepares legislation “to make sure these situations don’t happen again.”
Most Doctors Unsure How to Discuss End-of-Life Care, Survey Says
They recognize the responsibility, but some may need training.
Key Senate Committee Votes For More Transparency On Drug Price Hikes
Proposed legislation would require drugmakers to give 60-day notice for price increases of 10 percent or more and provide written justification for them.
Should Adults Living In The Country Illegally Qualify For Full Medi-Cal Benefits?
Two state senators and a health foundation executive offer their perspectives.
Medi-Cal se expande para los niños inmigrantes. Así es como funciona
Entrará en vigencia una nueva ley del programa estatal de cuidado de salud de bajos ingresos para los niños en EE.UU. sin papeles.
State Junks $179 Million Medi-Cal IT System, Will Start From Scratch
Legal settlement is reached with system contractor Xerox after attempt at modernization falls years behind schedule.
Is Your Doctor Hiding Something From You?
Legislation approved by a state Senate committee Monday would require medical practitioners to inform their patients if they are on probation for serious offenses.
A Dearth Of Hospital Beds For Patients In Psychiatric Crisis
A California Assembly bill would require creating a mandatory registry for available psychiatric hospital beds, but the state hospital association calls it unworkable.