Health CareHouse To Vote On GOP Health Care Bill Thursday With Leadership Sure Of SupportMay 3, 2017After a series of proposals and changes, including one to create federal high-risk pools, the Republicans' health care plan is headed back to the House floor for a vote on Thursday.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Dumping Health InsurersApril 26, 2017California lawmakers are considering an audacious proposal that would substantially remake the state's health care system by eliminating insurance companies and guaranteeing coverage for everyone.
State GovernmentUniversity Of California Alleges $12M Health Fraud SchemeApril 21, 2017The University of California says nearly $12 million has been stolen in a health care fraud scheme that targeted students through their health plans.
Health CareSen. Hernandez Takes Another Shot At Drug Price Transparency BillMarch 16, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonSen. Ed Hernandez (D- West Covina) is once again pushing a bill that would require drug price transparency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy: Lower-income Elderly Take Hit Under GOP Health BillMarch 15, 2017A preliminary study finds the Republican plan to replace the national health care overhaul would deliver a financial jolt to elderly, lower-income Californians.
Health CareNevada Rep. Amodei Not Sold On Republican Health Care PlanMarch 14, 2017U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei says, if he had to vote Monday, he would likely vote against a Republican plan to reform federal health care laws.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Repeal HIV Criminalization LawsMarch 8, 2017(AP) - Some California lawmakers want to repeal laws passed at the height of the AIDS epidemic that they say unfairly punish HIV-positive people based on outdated science.
Health CareHealth Care Policy Experts Criticize "The American Health Care Act" ProposalMarch 7, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonCalifornia health care policy experts who back the Affordable Care Act Tuesday criticized a proposal from House Republicans to repeal and replace the law.
Health CareMcCarty Bill Aimed At Fighting Opioid AddictionMarch 1, 2017 | Steve MilneDemocratic State Assemblymember Kevin McCarty of Sacramento wants to impose a one-cent per milligram surcharge on prescription opioids. The fee would pay for drug addiction prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA Look Into An ACA-Created Teaching Health CenterFebruary 15, 2017Teaching health centers were created under Obamacare to address primary care physician shortages in rural and underserved areas. Two graduating doctors are now faced with the decision to stay or leave. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
