Health CareObamacare Has Problems. The Senate Health Care Bill Doesn't Solve Them, Experts SayJune 30, 2017We asked top health care experts to tell us America's biggest health care problems. Then we asked: Does the current Republican plan fix them? For the most part, the answer was no.
Health CareAsk Emily: You Are Now Protected From Nasty Surprise BillsJune 29, 2017A California law that takes effect July 1 prohibits out-of-network charges if you visit a medical facility that’s in your health plan’s network.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Face Deep Medi-Cal Cuts Under GOP Senate Health ProposalJune 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia could face an additional $30 billion annually in health costs a decade from now under the Senate Republican health care plan, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the Brown Administration.
State GovernmentWeed Killer Ingredient Going On California List As CancerousJune 27, 2017(AP) - California regulators are taking a pivotal step toward requiring the popular weed killer Roundup to come with a warning label.
State GovernmentRendon Sparks Uproar By Shelving Single-Payer BillJune 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerWhen California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced late Friday he would hold the single-payer health care bill for the year, he set off a firestorm of reactions that showcase the split in the Democratic Party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Single-Payer Health Plan On HoldJune 23, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said he's pausing the advance of a single-payer health care measure, which he called "woefully incomplete."
Health CareSide By Side: The ACA, The House And Senate Health Care BillsJune 23, 2017Senate Republicans are calling their health care bill the Better Care Reconciliation Act. It shares many provisions with the House's American Health Care Act, but goes further in cutting Medicaid.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSN&R Journalist Shares His Mother’s Story Facing End Of Life Option June 21, 2017 | Cody DrabbleSacramento News & Review journalist Raheem Hosseini witnessed the hurdles his mother faced when attempting to take advantage of the new law. He shares memories of his mother’s life and talks about her unsuccessful attempts. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUndocumented Young Adults Without Medi-Cal Coverage In New State BudgetJune 19, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerUndocumented young adults looking for health care were among those receiving the short end of the stick in the state budget process this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFamily And Friends Protest After Three Year Old Dies During Dental ProcedureJune 16, 2017 | Rich IbarraParents and friends protested today outside a dental office in Stockton where a 3-year-old girl died after a dental procedure earlier this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
