Health CareLost sleep and jangled nerves: the rising onslaught of noise harms mind and bodyJanuary 7, 2023Noise pollution is a growing problem that isn’t confined to the ears: It can cause harm throughout the body. California is taking baby steps to address the increasing din from traffic and illegally modified cars.
Health CareMedi-Cal will keep more insurance plans after pushbackJanuary 4, 2023State health officials last year launched a first-ever competitive bidding process for its Medi-Cal insurance contracts, aiming to implement higher standards. But when the winners were announced, several insurers complained about the process.
Health CareER doctors call private equity staffing practices illegal and seek to ban themJanuary 1, 2023Doctors, consumer advocates and some lawmakers are looking forward to a California lawsuit against private equity-backed Envision Healthcare. The case is part of a multistate effort to enforce rules banning corporate ownership of physician practices.
