California Boosts Access to Opioid Addiction Treatments
April 28, 2017 | Sally Schilling
The state aims to boost support for physicians to prescribing opioid addiction treatment drugs.
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Feds Grant Nevada $5.6 Million To Combat Opioid Crisis
April 28, 2017
Nevada is receiving $5.6 million from the federal government to combat an opioid crisis largely stemming from addiction to prescription painkillers.
Study Finds Republican Health Proposals Would Increase Premiums
April 27, 2017 | Sally Schilling
A Covered California analysis finds some Republican health policies could dramatically increase premiums.
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Single-Payer Bill Passes First Vote In California Legislature
April 26, 2017 | Ben Adler
California lawmakers have given initial backing to the progressive Holy Grail of a statewide single-payer health care system. But Wednesday's Senate committee vote was largely symbolic, as even supporters acknowledge the proposal needs more work.
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California Lawmakers Consider Dumping Health Insurers
April 26, 2017
California 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.
University Of California Alleges $12M Health Fraud Scheme
April 21, 2017
The University of California says nearly $12 million has been stolen in a health care fraud scheme that targeted students through their health plans.
Walgreens Pays $10 Million To Settle California Claim
April 21, 2017
Federal prosecutors say Walgreens has paid nearly $10 million to settle claims that it sought reimbursement from California's Medi-Cal program without proper documentation.
Judge Threatens Fines For Delayed Calif. Inmate Mental Heath Care
April 19, 2017
(AP) - A federal judge says she will fine California $1,000 a day if state officials don't start providing swifter care for mentally ill inmates.
State Lawmaker Sheds Light On How Prescription Drug Prices Are Set
April 18, 2017 | Sally Schilling
Democratic Assemblyman Jim Wood's bill would target the "middlemen" who are hired by health insurance companies to negotiate lower drug prices.
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Single Payer Healthcare: Plausible Or A Pipe Dream?
April 18, 2017 | Chris Remington
There’s a renewed push to establish a single-payer healthcare system in California and across the United States. The filmmakers behind the new documentary “Now is the Time” join former Sacramento County Public Health Officer Glennah Trochet.
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