Quest Diagnostics Resolves LawsuitAugust 25, 2015 | Steve MilneQuest Diagnostics is paying the federal government $1.79 million to resolve allegations of false claims. That word today from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Releases 2016 Insurance RatesJuly 27, 2015 | Katie OrrHealth insurance rates will rise an average of 4 percent next year for people buying insurance through California’s health exchange. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California To Announce 2016 RatesJuly 27, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California will announce its 2016 health insurance rates Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Sessions Underway In LegislatureJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate held two hearings today as part of special legislative sessions ordered by Governor Jerry Brown. The sessions will deal with infrastructure and health financing. But some lawmakers wonder what they will accomplish. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over BudgetJune 17, 2015 | Katie OrrAdvocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareParamedics See Roles Expand – Minus The Lights And SirensJune 1, 2015In Reno and around the country, community paramedics are providing more primary and preventive care and taking non-emergency patients to facilities other than emergency rooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Spotlights Pregnancy Crisis CentersMay 26, 2015 | Katie OrrPro-choice lawmakers are backing a bill in the California Assembly that seeks to ensure pregnant women know they have access to abortions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Approves Specialty Drug Cost CapsMay 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange has set monthly limits on prices consumers will pay for specialty prescription drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Drops Appeal In Coleman Prison CaseMay 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe State of California has dropped an appeal in an ongoing court case regarding the state’s treatment of mentally ill prison inmates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFor Limited English Speakers, Communication Can Get in the Way of Health Care May 11, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneIt can be hard enough to understand everything doctors tell you, even when they speak your language. For limited or non-English speakers, language can be a barrier to good care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
