Health CareNevada's Health Insurance Exchange Enrollment Going StrongFebruary 18, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe Nevada state health exchange is calling this year’s open enrollment a success, with nearly twice the number of enrollees in half the amount of time as last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Enrollment At 1.4 MillionFebruary 17, 2015 | Ben AdlerAbout 1.4 million Californians signed up or renewed their coverage through the state’s health insurance exchange during the “Open Enrollment” period that wrapped up Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLawmakers Should Start Planning in Case of Loss of Kids' Health Funding, LAO SaysFebruary 17, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe independent Legislative Analyst's Office says lawmakers should start preparing for a possible loss of federal funding for low-income children's health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornians Get Help Signing Up For Health Insurance Before Feb. 15 DeadlineFebruary 13, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneSunday is the deadline to sign up for a new health insurance plan if you’re buying your own. Covered California says there will be hundreds of enrollment events around the state to give people in-person help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCommuter With Measles Prompts California Transit WarningFebruary 12, 2015(AP) - Officials in Northern California are warning people who traveled on Bay Area Rapid Transit that they may have been exposed to measles.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Propose New Sugary-Beverage Warning LabelFebruary 12, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers will be taking another look at a proposal that would require warning labels on sugary drinks. The bill is similar to one that failed last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Push To Regulate Medical Marijuana In CaliforniaFebruary 11, 2015 | Ben AdlerWith a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana in California likely coming next year, state lawmakers this year will once again debate legislation that would regulate medical marijuana. Similar measures stalled last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareShould Companies Check the Vaccination Status of Employees?February 9, 2015When measles first hit Disneyland, several employees were infected. The company forbid any employees who may have had contact with the ill from coming back to work until they showed proof of immunity. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOnly the Sickest Hepatitis C Patients Get High Cost Drugs in Medi-CalFebruary 9, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget would spend more on specialty drugs like those to treat Hepatitis C than what is spent to run the entire State Department of Insurance. But only the sickest Medi-Cal patients can get the drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMore Students Test Positive For TuberculosisFebruary 6, 2015Sixteen people tested positive for TB at Florin High School after a student tested positive last week.
