Health CareAnthem Blue Cross In California Plans To Reinstate Out-of-State Coverage In 2016May 20, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAnthem Blue Cross in California says it plans to reinstate out-of-state coverage for individual planholders next year. The decision comes after Northern Californians spoke up about problems getting coverage for care across state lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Passes Bill That Would Let Terminally Ill Request Experimental DrugsMay 19, 2015(AP) - Terminally ill patients would be able to use experimental drugs under a bill approved by the California Assembly. The legislation is being called the "right-to-try" bill.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSacramento County Reconsiders Health Care for the UndocumentedMay 19, 2015Several counties in California cover health care for the undocumented. Sacramento County used to be one of them, until the economic downturn. Now the county in reconsidering. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: Healthcare For The Undocumented In Sacramento CountyMay 19, 2015CapRadio's Healthcare Reporter Pauline Bartolone joins Insight as Sacramento County considers whether to provide health benefits to undocumented people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Senate Passes Controversial Vaccine BillMay 14, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe California State Senate has approved a bill that would require all school children in California to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Senate Passes Controversial Vaccine BillMay 14, 2015UPDATE - California's controversial vaccine bill has passed the Senate with a 25-10 vote. CapRadio will update this story as more information becomes available.
Health CareAuthors Of Vaccination Bill Fast-Track ProposalMay 12, 2015(AP) - The authors of a bill aimed at boosting California school immunization rates have cut a reporting requirement in the bill to fast-track their proposal and avoid another contentious hearing.
Health CareFor Limited English Speakers, Communication Can Get in the Way of Health Care May 11, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneIt can be hard enough to understand everything doctors tell you, even when they speak your language. For limited or non-English speakers, language can be a barrier to good care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Bill To Limit Medi-Cal Estate RecoveryMay 11, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA bill that would limit California power to recover assets from the estates of deceased people will have a hearing at the Capitol this Monday. A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNurse Practitioner Scope Of Practice Bill Passes SenateMay 7, 2015 | Ben AdlerA bill that would allow qualified nurse practitioners to care for patients without the supervision of a physician has passed the California Senate, despite strong opposition from doctors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
