Health CarePrescription Database Could Help Prevent Opioid Abuse, But State System Still LagsMarch 30, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAn opioid prescription database that was supposed to be a required part of physician practice two years ago still isn’t ready to use. Patient advocates say it’s costing lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHospitals Hope To Break Cycle Of Violence With Follow-Up ProgramsMarch 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe hospital is one place to offer youth who’ve been shot, stabbed or assaulted a way out of a dangerous situation. A new program at UC Davis aims to provide follow-up support for patients impacted by violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHealth Care Mergers And Rising Prices Under Scrutiny In CaliforniaMarch 26, 2018 | Ben BradfordA new UC Berkeley report finds a tie between high medical prices and a string of mergers between hospitals, health care providers and insurers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care'Teaching Hope': How California Schools Can Improve Ways To Address Student TraumaMarch 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaEvents during childhood can put students on a trajectory for failure, but counselors say detention and suspension aren’t the answer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAre There Risks From Secondhand Marijuana Smoke? Early Science Says YesMarch 19, 2018Now that marijuana is legal in some form in more than 20 cities or states, many more people may be exposed to it on the streets. Researchers warn that secondhand smoke from pot poses risks to the heart, lungs and arteries.
Health CareCancer Test-By-Mail Gets Approval From FDA — But Not Necessarily From DoctorsMarch 19, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA California genetic testing startup will soon offer a mail-in screening for breast cancer risk. But some doctors fear the new option could be more confusing than helpful. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLiberal Groups Mount Push For Universal (Not Single-Payer) Healthcare In CaliforniaMarch 15, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia isn’t moving to a single-payer health care system anytime soon. So a coalition of liberal advocacy groups is calling for policy actions this year to achieve statewide universal coverage under California’s current health care system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Davis Doctors Launch Podcast About Emergency MedicineMarch 13, 2018 | Cody DrabbleDr. Sarah Medeiros and Dr. Julia Magana launched EM Pulse, a podcast about common issues confronting emergency medicine departments across the nation. They present current research and expert opinions on evolving issues like the opioid crisis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMore Flu Cases This Week In California Than During Last Season’s Peak; New Strain SpreadsMarch 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new influenza B strain is affecting children more severely than adults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
