Health CareRural Health Focus of Grant ProgramJune 30, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonMark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas is awarding grants to improve health in rural areas.
Health CareLawmakers Urge Rejection Of California Immigrant Health PushJune 29, 2016(AP) — Congressional Republicans from California are urging President Barack Obama's administration to reject the state's request to sell insurance policies to undocumented people through its health insurance exchange.
State GovernmentDrug Transparency Bill Passes Assembly Health CommitteeJune 29, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA key committee in the California Legislature has passed a prescription drug transparency bill after an hour-long debate Tuesday.
Health CareHousing Homeless, Mentally Ill Initiative Receives Bipartisan SupportJune 27, 2016Government officials want to use funding for mental health to build housing for homeless.
Health CareAnthem Expands Delivery of HIV/AIDS MedicationsJune 22, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonAnthem Inc., is expanding how members get prescriptions for HIV/AIDS medications.
Health CareAsthma-Free With No Hay Fever? Thank Your Older SiblingJune 22, 2016Older siblings may be annoying know-it-alls, but research suggests they may also help younger siblings build up stronger immune systems. And that may help reduce the risk of asthma and allergies.
Health CareAetna Humana Merger Gains Approval from State AgencyJune 20, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonThe California Department of Managed Care has given its approval to the proposed Aetna/Humana merger.
Health CareCounty Health Departments Get Big Return on Investment, Study SaysJune 17, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new study says California county departments of public health have a better return on investment compared to some other medical care.
Health CareThis Doctor Wants To Help California Figure Out Aid-In-DyingJune 11, 2016It's now legal for doctors to prescribe lethal medications to terminally ill patients who want them. But many doctors say they feel queasy about it. Lonny Shavelson wants to help them with that.
Health CareCalifornia Moves To Open Health Care Exchange To Undocumented PeopleJune 10, 2016(AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved a path to open the state's health care exchange to people who cannot prove they are legally in the country.
