Health CareNew California Law Makes It Easier to Get Care for Mental Health and Substance AbuseFebruary 28, 2021New California law requires state-regulated commercial health plans to use nationally recognized clinical standards established by nonprofit associations of clinical specialists to determine which mental health and addiction treatments they’ll cover.
State GovernmentAs Blue Shield Takes Control Of California Vaccine Rollout, Some Counties Worry About DistributionFebruary 26, 2021 | Rich Ibarra | Scott Rodd | Kris HooksCalifornia’s vaccination goals depend on two things: vaccine supply and Blue Shield’s handling of distribution logistics. But the latter is already facing scrutiny from county health officials worried about delays in the system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada Seeks To Address ‘Equity Crisis’ In COVID-19 Vaccine AccessFebruary 23, 2021 | Bert JohnsonState data shows early vaccine rollout has disproportionately gone to white Nevadans. But public health officials hope a new coalition will help ensure more equitable access moving forward. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Aims To Address The ‘Urgent’ Needs Of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?February 20, 2021Kim McCoy Wade, director of California’s Department of Aging, talked to California Healthline about how the pandemic has crystallized the pressing need to address California’s rapidly aging population.
Health CareThe Squeeze Is On: Amid Recall Threat, Newsom Faces Single-Payer DilemmaFebruary 20, 2021Gavin Newsom campaigned for governor promising single-payer health care in California. Three years later, is he ready to risk it?
Health CareCalifornia Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For TeachersFebruary 20, 2021Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the plan on Friday as part of an effort to accelerate in-person learning across the state.
Health CareCOVID-19 Testing In California Dropped By Over 30% In Recent Weeks. That Could Be A Good SignFebruary 19, 2021 | Scott RoddThe number of positive cases have steadily declined since the surge over the holidays, and positive rates are also way down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew California Vaccine Data Shows Racial Inequities In DistributionFebruary 15, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaThe number of Black and Latinx Californians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is low, compared to the prevalence of these residents among priority groups and in the general state population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNumber Of 'Significantly Disengaged' Kids At Sacramento Public Schools Has Skyrocketed During The PandemicFebruary 15, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneBefore the pandemic closed schools, only a few dozen kids at Sacramento City Unified schools missed three days a week of school or more. Now, that number is almost a thousand. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Residents With Severe Health Conditions, DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2021 | Scott Rodd | Kris HooksDr. Mark Ghaly told reporters on Friday that waiting until March 15 allows the state time to increase its limited vaccine doses and build up distribution infrastructure that will give providers time to prepare.
