Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaUndocumented Health Care Bill Moves ForwardMay 28, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would make health care available to undocumented immigrants in California advanced in the state legislature today. But it’s been scaled back from previous versions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAsk Emily: Don’t Cave In To An Erroneous BillMay 28, 2015Another in a series of Q&A columns answering consumers’ questions about California’s new medical world.
Health CareReport: Stanford University Receives Live AnthraxMay 28, 2015There are reports Thursday morning that Stanford University is among numerous laboratories that mistakenly received live anthrax spores, instead of dead spores.
Health CareDavis Makes Water, Milk Default In Kids' MealsMay 28, 2015The city of Davis says it's taking a stand against obesity, by making milk or water the default drink in kids' meals. The ordinance passed the Davis City Council unanimously Tuesday.
State GovernmentCalifornia Budget Proposal Raises Questions Of Vaccine Bill RetaliationMay 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerAssembly Republicans want to know if Legislative Democrats are using their state budget proposals to punish a medical group that opposes California's controversial vaccine bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Spotlights Pregnancy Crisis CentersMay 26, 2015 | Katie OrrPro-choice lawmakers are backing a bill in the California Assembly that seeks to ensure pregnant women know they have access to abortions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Approves Specialty Drug Cost CapsMay 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange has set monthly limits on prices consumers will pay for specialty prescription drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Considers Capping Patient's Drug CostsMay 21, 2015On Thursday, the Covered California board, the agency that implements the Affordable Care Act here, is voting on the issue of the high cost of certain specialty drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Drops Appeal In Coleman Prison CaseMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe State of California has dropped an appeal in an ongoing court case regarding the state’s treatment of mentally ill prison inmates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCMA Drops Opposition To Physician Aid In Dying BillMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Medical Association has changed its position on a physician aid in dying bill currently in the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
