California Health Line News

• Kavanaugh Accuser Wants FBI Investigation Before Testifying, But GOP Senators Not Open To Negotiating Terms September 19, 2018
  Republicans on the Judiciary Committee said that if Christine Blasey Ford does not attend the hearing to investigate the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh then the event will proceed without her. Democrats, however, quickly backed Ford's decision.
• NIH, Opioid Spending Get Big Boost In Spending Bill Senate OK’d In Hopes Of Averting Shutdown September 19, 2018
  The budget measure also increases spending for Alzheimer’s research to more than $2.3 billion, essentially quadrupling spending levels from four years ago. The measure now goes to the House, where lawmakers are expected to approve it next week, just days ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a government shutdown.
• Proposed Senate Legislation Would Aim To Curb Sky-High Surprise Medical Bills September 19, 2018
  The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), would prevent a provider who is outside the patient's coverage from -- in emergency situations -- charging more than what would be covered by the insurer.