Health CareChronic Disease Patients Raise Alarm Over Cost-Sharing for PrescriptionsJune 2, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia chronic disease patients say new trends in insurance coverage for prescription drugs are discriminatory. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Doctors Graduate From UC Davis Med SchoolMay 28, 2014 | Steve MilneAbout 100 Sacramento medical students will be able to put the title "Doctor" in front of their names after tomorrow.
Health CareStudy: Increase In Thyroid Cancer Likely Linked To Environment, BehaviorMay 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneResearchers with the Cancer Prevention Institute of California say there’s a thyroid cancer epidemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Get More time To Switch From COBRA to Covered CaliforniaMay 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians may be able to save money if they switch from COBRA health coverage to Covered California plans.
State GovernmentCalifornia Voters To Weigh Raising Medical Malpractice CapMay 15, 2014 | Ben AdlerGet ready for an epic political battle this fall between trial lawyers and doctors. An initiative that would raise the cap on medical malpractice damages has qualified for California’s November ballot.
State GovernmentOne-third of Patients Admitted to California Hospital Have Diabetes Says StudyMay 15, 2014 | Max PringleOne-third of all patients admitted to California hospitals have diabetes, according to a new study. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Whooping Cough On The Rise In Sacramento CountyMay 13, 2014 | Marianne RussThere's an outbreak of whooping cough in Sacramento County and health experts are recommending that people get vaccinated.
Health CareMedi-Cal Enrollees Approaching One-Third Of California PopulationMay 13, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe number of Californians getting health care through Medi-Cal is approaching one-third of the state population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Bill Requiring Hospital Violence Prevention PlansMay 12, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that would require California hospitals to develop workplace violence prevention plans is up for legislative committee vote this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia's Largest Healthcare Workers Union Drops Two Fall Ballot InitiativesMay 6, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia’s largest health care workers union is dropping two fall ballot initiatives related to healthcare costs. It’s part of a new agreement announced Wednesday between the union and the state’s hospital industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
