Health CareFederal Right To Try Law Could Mean More Access — And Risk — For California PatientsMay 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA new law signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday gives dying patients the right to request drugs that are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNot Enough Nurses? Parents Sue California Over Sick Kids’ Lack Of Access To At-Home Care.May 29, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaFamilies of children with disabilities say they aren’t getting the nursing care that they’re entitled to through Medi-Cal. They filed a class-action lawsuit against the state of California last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA Scaled-Back Bid To Care For Undocumented CaliforniansMay 29, 2018California lawmakers are trying to extend Medi-Cal health coverage to senior or disabled undocumented people after shelving a plan to provide full government health benefits to all undocumented, low-income adults in the state.
Health CareSacramento's Black Community Wants Racial Justice After Stephon Clark's Death. But This Isn’t The First Push To Save Black Lives.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIn the wake of Stephon Clark’s death, a new conversation emerged between black residents and local government. But neighborhood leaders said they’ve been pointing out racial inequality — and the role it plays in the deaths of black youth — for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNeed A Ride To The Doctor? UC Davis Will Call Some Pregnant Women A Lyft.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaPregnant women who have a hard time getting to their UC Davis medical appointments have a new option: calling a free Lyft. It’s just one way that ride-hailing apps are playing a role in medical care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAre Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.May 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAs a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.
Health CareGovernor, Lawmakers Offer Solutions For California Counties That Don’t Spend Mental-Health FundsMay 17, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Mental Health Services Act has long supplied the bulk of funding for California counties to prevent and treat mental illness among Medi-Cal patients. But some counties aren’t using the money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHealth Care Disparities 15 Years After Landmark ‘Unequal Treatment' StudyMay 15, 2018 | Bert JohnsonA UC San Francisco doctor discusses a 15-year-old study that examined the link between the quality of health care a patient receives and their racial and ethnic backgrounds. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNo Major Bump For Medi-Cal, Covered California in Governor’s Revise Despite Push From LawmakersMay 11, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Jerry Brown opted not to include major investments in public health insurance programs in his budget revision on Friday, citing a preference for one-time spending measures over long-term commitments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Water District Approves Up To $650M For TunnelsMay 8, 2018(AP) — A Northern California water agency voted Tuesday to support Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to build two massive tunnels to remake the state's water system.
