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Health Care Feature Stories
Revised Brown Budget Calls For State-Based Medi-Cal Expansion
May 14, 2013California’s revised budget released by Governor Jerry Brown today calls for a state-led expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But it comes with a proposal to change the financial responsibilities of counties.
Coalition Supports Bill to Impose Penalties on Big Businesses With Medi-Cal Workers
May 10, 2013California labor and health care groups are at odds with big business over a bill that would impose penalties on large employers whose workers seek health care through Medi-Cal.
Source: County-Based Medi-Cal Expansion May Be Off the Table
May 13, 2013Governor Jerry Brown is expected to release a revised budget proposal Tuesday. Health policy professionals are eager to hear administration’s latest thinking about the expansion of Medi-Cal.
California Health Advocates Say State Money Should Stay for Uninsured
May 9, 2013California health advocates are proposing ways the state should direct more than a billion dollars to help treat the remaining uninsured population once the new federal health law takes effect next year.
California Soda Tax Proposal Sparks Debate
May 8, 2013California lawmakers are considering a measure that would tax sugary drinks a penny per fluid ounce. The proposal is intended to cap soda consumption in order to reduce obesity rates. Capital Public Radio found a range of opinions on the soda tax.
California Bill Seeks to Prevent Medical Bill 'Shock'
May 6, 2013A measure before a California State Senate Committee today is intended to prevent the shock of a high medical bill because of “out-of-network” charges.
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Source: County-Based Medi-Cal Expansion May Be Off the Table
Monday, May 13, 2013Governor Jerry Brown is expected to release a revised budget proposal Tuesday. Health policy professionals are eager to hear administration’s latest thinking about the expansion of Medi-Cal.
Coalition Supports Bill to Impose Penalties on Big Businesses With Medi-Cal Workers
Friday, May 10, 2013California labor and health care groups are at odds with big business over a bill that would impose penalties on large employers whose workers seek health care through Medi-Cal.
California Health Advocates Say State Money Should Stay for Uninsured
Thursday, May 09, 2013California health advocates are proposing ways the state should direct more than a billion dollars to help treat the remaining uninsured population once the new federal health law takes effect next year.
Governor Brown Signs Bills to Overhaul Health Insurance Rules
Thursday, May 09, 2013California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills Thursday that make sweeping changes to the state’s rules for people purchasing health insurance on their own.
California Soda Tax Proposal Sparks Debate
Wednesday, May 08, 2013California lawmakers are considering a measure that would tax sugary drinks a penny per fluid ounce. The proposal is intended to cap soda consumption in order to reduce obesity rates. Capital Public Radio found a range of opinions on the soda tax.
Steinberg: Addressing Mental Health Can Reduce Prison Overcrowding
Tuesday, May 07, 2013The top Democrat in the California Senate is calling for more crisis access to mental health services to help reduce the state’s overcrowded prisons. But that likely wouldn’t satisfy a federal court order to reduce the state’s prison population.
CA Supreme Court: Local Gov's Can Ban Marijuana Dispensaries
Monday, May 06, 2013The California Supreme Court ruled today that local governments in the state have the right to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders.
California Bill Seeks to Prevent Medical Bill 'Shock'
Monday, May 06, 2013A measure before a California State Senate Committee today is intended to prevent the shock of a high medical bill because of “out-of-network” charges.
Insight: New Pope / Brain Regulators / SXSW Music / Sound Advice: SNR at SXSW
Thursday, March 14, 2013We talk with two leaders of the Catholic faith in Sacramento about the announcement of the new pope. New research on microglia cells may explain the cause of autism. We hear how the first show went for Sac band G.Green. Nick Miller with new songs.
Insight: Seattle's Arena Plan / Health Benefits Design / Empty Bowls / Best Foreign Cuisine Cookbook
Monday, March 4, 2013Seattle's Art Thiel on effort to build an arena for a prospective basketball team. Covered California releases new information on pricing and coverage plans. Helping to feed the hungry in Sacramento. UOP Prof wins world cookbook award.
Insight: Progressive Education: Waldorf / "All Natural" / Louise Leakey / Home Brewing
Monday, February 25, 2013Our two-part exploration of progressive education styles begins with Waldorf; An author's look at the ups and downs of going all natural in the developed world; Paleontologist Louise Leakey; What's driving the increase in local beer brewers?
Insight: HIV Vaccine / Marcos Breton / Gatsby's Music / Steelin' Dan
Wednesday, February 6, 2013Working with T-cell boosting vaccines to help prevent or control HIV; Reaction to local issues in the news, including the latest on Sacramento's Kings; Billy Novick and E. Faye Butler talk about their work; Sacramento band performs this weekend
Insight: News Network: Nevada / Wellness Within / Fred Krupp / Band of the Golden West
Tuesday, February 5, 2013Nevada's Legislature is meeting this week and immigration and the economy on lawmakers' minds; Non-profit offers therapy for those coping with the stress of long-term illness; Environmental issues in California; Air Force band plays Presidents' Day
Insight: Capitol Chat / Flu Update / SF Sketchfest / Shawn Colvin
Friday, January 25, 2013Analysis of California's State of the State address in Capitol Chat; How bad is the flu in California and will a shot still protect you? Davis native organizes acclaimed SF Sketchfest for 12th year; Shawn Colvin performs in Sacramento.
Insight: Doping Update / Seasonal Flu / Capitol Chat / The Taste / John McCutcheon
Friday, January 18, 2013Lance Armstrong's doping confession. How we can avoid this "particularly severe" flu season. A preview of the State of the State. Sacramento chef Adam Pechal debuts on ABC's "The Taste." Live music with Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon
Insight: Fiscal Cliff Deal / Health Trends / Eating Better / January Arts
Wednesday, January 2, 2013We've averted a fall off the fiscal cliff, but what now? Changes in California's 2013 healthcare picture. Elaine Corn has five thoughts to share on eating better this year. The stage is set for an impressive and diverse year for the arts.
Nearly Half The Country Doesn't Know Health Law Exists
A new poll finds 42 percent of Americans aren't sure that the Affordable Care Act is actually a law. Guest Host Celeste Headlee discusses this and other health care-related issues with Mary Agnes Carey, senior correspondent at Kaiser Health News, and NPR's Senior Washington Editor, Ron Elving.
Swell Of Goodwill For First Medicare Chief Confirmed Since 2004
Marilyn Tavenner, who has been running the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in an acting capacity since late 2011, has a big job. The agency oversees health coverage for more than 100 million Americans.
Gosnell Verdict Raises Questions About Access To Abortions
Wednesday's prison sentencing of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell raises the question of who has access to safe, legal abortions, and who does not. Host Michel Martin explores this question with The Root political correspondent Keli Goff and NPR Health Policy Correspondent Julie Rovner.
A special section that includes stories leading up to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, stories following the decision, plus the latest on California's changing health care landscape.
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Video was produced by The California Endowment to raise awareness about the need for common sense school discipline policies.
Sacramento Violence Intervention Program (SVIP) is a collaboration between The Effort and Kaiser Permanente. The hospital-based peer intervention program aims to help injured youth and reduce involvement with the criminal justice system.
Toxic Town: A 3-Part Investigative Series
Wednesday, January 5, 2011The tiny, central California community of Kettleman City is located next to one of the country's largest toxic landfills. Many residents blame landfill toxins for the town's undrinkable water, health risks and birth defects. John Sepulvado reports.
Dina's Diary - Journey of a Cancer Survivor
Breast cancer survivor Dina Howard shares the story of her powerful, personal journey through treatment in this award winning documentary. She doesn't just talk about the ordeal. Dina documents her chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgeries.