CaliforniaHealthline
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Daily news service on health care policy, politics, business and how California's health care system does and doesn’t work, by @KFFHealthNews for @CHCFnews.
Amid the increasing frequency of natural disasters across the U.S., state and local governments have turned to disaster registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents. @mirandacgreen californiahealthline.org/news/article/l…
Native American health organizations work to boost measles vaccination rates as vaccine skepticism and mistrust of the health care system grow in their communities. @Ajzionts californiahealthline.org/news/article/n…
“It's the biggest increase we’ve seen in over five years.” Obamacare premiums are poised to spike under Trump, policy analyst tells @KFFHealthNews. @Julie_appleby californiahealthline.org/news/article/o…
"We build trust. We offer support. We’re the shoulder people rely on.” Advocates fear the state is abandoning an effort to professionalize community health workers. @vanesanchez_g reports. ⤵️ californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…
In Covered California, 112,600 lawfully present immigrants will lose financial aid. They are significantly younger than the average enrollee. @bjwolfson californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…
NEW: Some scientists speak out about the deep cuts to National Cancer Institute, while others flee. @rachanadpradhan appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” to explain what current and former employees of the agency have to say. californiahealthline.org/news/article/l…
NEW: Fewer insurance protections. Higher deductibles and copays. How Trump’s health care moves are poised to push more Americans into medical debt. @NoamLevey reports. ⤵️ californiahealthline.org/news/article/m…
NEW: Families and pediatricians around the U.S. are worried federal vaccine guidelines could soon change. They’re acting fast to get kids immunized while they still can without out-of-pocket costs. @JackieFortier reports. ⤵️ californiahealthline.org/news/article/p…
Cassandra Palmier had been meaning to get her son his second measles vaccine. But car problems made it difficult to get to the doctor. He finally got his shot after a mobile clinic came to her neighborhood. @Ajzionts californiahealthline.org/news/article/n…
NEW: California promised to expand the ranks of community health workers to close health gaps, but advocates fear the state is walking away when they say this workforce is needed most. @vanesanchez_g reports. ⤵️ californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…
Colorado, California, and Montana are among the states that have recently required safeguarding brain data collected by devices outside of medical settings. @KateRuderWriter californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…
New red tape and higher consumer costs in Obamacare health plans are seen leading to a vicious cycle of lower enrollment and older and sicker enrollees. @bjwolfson californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…
Native American tribes and health organizations are hosting clinics and calling patients to counteract low measles vaccination rates and limited access to health care as the disease spreads across the country. @Ajzionts californiahealthline.org/news/article/n…
KFF Health News’ @renurayasam breaks down what you need to know about Medicaid work requirements. youtube.com/watch?v=NhwF3X…
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products. @KateRuderWriter californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…
Sam Whitehead reads the week’s news: President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is threatening nursing home staff, and the country’s largest health insurers say they’ll simplify the process they use to decide whether to pay for doctor-ordered care. californiahealthline.org/news/article/l…
CNN pundit Scott Jennings said almost 5 million nondisabled Medicaid recipients “simply choose not to work” and “spend six hours a day socializing and watching television.” Here's why we rate Jennings’ statement False. californiahealthline.org/news/article/p…
A doctor doing environmental health research in rural Maine is working to establish the best practices to treat patients exposed to “forever chemicals,” potentially leading the way for practitioners across the nation. californiahealthline.org/news/article/p…
The Trump administration has said improving American nutrition is a priority, but deep cuts to federal food assistance could lead people to forgo healthy food in favor of cheaper alternatives. @renurayasam californiahealthline.org/news/article/m…
When Robert Smith and his girlfriend broke up, she accused him of breaking a Louisiana law criminalizing the intentional exposure of a person to HIV. @veritenewsnola, @KFFHealthNews californiahealthline.org/news/article/l…
The Republican megabill designates $50 billion to “transform” rural health, but concerns and skepticism abound. @sjtribble californiahealthline.org/news/article/r…
