Pauline Bartolone

Health Care Reporter

Pauline Bartolone mostly covers health policy for Capital Public Radio, but she occasionally wades into water and wildlife stories, too. She frequently contributes to National Public Radio and Kaiser Health News.

Her feature storytelling has received three regional Edward R. Murrow awards, national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, and a first prize from the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Before joining Capital Public Radio, Pauline reported on everything from Muslim polygamy, farm worker food access and chemical exposure in nail salons.

She’s freelanced from seven Latin American countries, including the Ecuadorian Andes, where her coverage of climate change co-won a 2006 George Polk award in radio.

Pauline holds an M.J. in New Media from UC Berkeley's School of Journalism.

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Drug Companies Would Have to Disclose Profits, Production Costs, Under New Bill
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Pharmaceutical companies would be required to disclose the cost of making medications, and their profit from the drugs, under a bill introduced this week by a California lawmaker.
Thousands of Crows Find Refuge in Downtown Sacramento
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Every night during Sacramento's cold months, as many as 20,000 crows fly in to rest in the trees downtown. Researchers say they may be vestiges of a culture of bird 'persecution' in the countryside.
Nevada Lawmaker Wants to Eliminate State Health Insurance Marketplace
Friday, February 20, 2015
A Nevada state lawmaker says he's drafting a bill that would eliminate the state's health insurance exchange. He says without state involvement, people could sign up for coverage through a federally-managed system.
Not All Drugs for A Disease Could Be High-Cost Under New California Proposal
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ensure “reasonably” priced drugs are available to patients. Proponents say the measure would make it easier for people who need high-cost drugs, especially people with chronic disease.
Lawmakers Should Start Planning in Case of Loss of Kids' Health Funding, LAO Says
Monday, February 16, 2015
The independent Legislative Analyst's Office says lawmakers should start preparing for a possible loss of federal funding for low-income children's health care.
Californians Get Help Signing Up For Health Insurance Before Feb. 15 Deadline
Friday, February 13, 2015
Sunday is the deadline to sign up for a new health insurance plan if you’re buying your own. Covered California says there will be hundreds of enrollment events around the state to give people in-person help.
California Lawmakers Propose New Sugary-Beverage Warning Label
Thursday, February 12, 2015
California lawmakers will be taking another look at a proposal that would require warning labels on sugary drinks. The bill is similar to one that failed last year.
Only the Sickest Hepatitis C Patients Get High Cost Drugs in Medi-Cal
Friday, February 06, 2015
California Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget would spend more on specialty drugs like those to treat Hepatitis C than what is spent to run the entire State Department of Insurance. But only the sickest Medi-Cal patients can get the drugs.
California Lawmakers Want To Remove "Personal Belief" Exemption From Vaccine Law
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Democratic State lawmakers propose a bill to require children to be vaccinated before they attend school, unless there is a medical reason.
What's Driving Health Care Costs? California State Senators Want to Know
Monday, February 02, 2015
Pharmaceutical companies, unions and health care providers will be testifying at the California State Capitol this week about factors that drive up the cost of health care.