Health CareCalifornia Boosts Access to Opioid Addiction TreatmentsApril 28, 2017 | Sally SchillingThe state aims to boost support for physicians to prescribing opioid addiction treatment drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFeds Grant Nevada $5.6 Million To Combat Opioid CrisisApril 28, 2017Nevada is receiving $5.6 million from the federal government to combat an opioid crisis largely stemming from addiction to prescription painkillers.
Health CareStudy Finds Republican Health Proposals Would Increase PremiumsApril 27, 2017 | Sally SchillingA Covered California analysis finds some Republican health policies could dramatically increase premiums. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSingle-Payer Bill Passes First Vote In California LegislatureApril 26, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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 CareWalgreens Pays $10 Million To Settle California ClaimApril 21, 2017Federal prosecutors say Walgreens has paid nearly $10 million to settle claims that it sought reimbursement from California's Medi-Cal program without proper documentation.
Health CareJudge Threatens Fines For Delayed Calif. Inmate Mental Heath CareApril 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 GovernmentState Lawmaker Sheds Light On How Prescription Drug Prices Are SetApril 18, 2017 | Sally SchillingDemocratic Assemblyman Jim Wood's bill would target the "middlemen" who are hired by health insurance companies to negotiate lower drug prices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSingle Payer Healthcare: Plausible Or A Pipe Dream? April 18, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThere’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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
