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Finding Housing For Homeless People Still A Challenge As Sacramento’s ‘Whole Person Care’ Program Expands

February 28, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Most of California’s homeless residents suffer from chronic mental health conditions, physical disabilities or addiction. The state is looking to expand a program that deals with those issues while finding people housing — but it’s not always easy.

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'Uncovered California' Collaboration Looks At Who Still Lacks Access To Health Insurance

February 21, 2019

CapRadio healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola and Orange County Register reporter Deepa Bharath unveil “Uncovered California,” a six month project to examine who lacks healthcare coverage in the state.

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California’s Individual Mandate: A Fix For A Broken System? Or A Penalty On The Poor?

February 21, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Newsom and his legislative allies say they want the state-level mandate to work the same way as the federal one. The goal is to encourage enough healthy people to buy coverage to offset costs from those who need expensive care.

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Planned Aggie Square Rehab Facility Has UC Labor Unions Concerned Over Outsourcing

February 18, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Some UC Davis Medical Center employees are accusing the hospital of outsourcing their jobs. Administration says no UC employees will be laid off.

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Gavin Newsom Calls For ‘Master Plan On Aging’ In California

February 15, 2019 | Chris Nichols

Advocates for seniors say the state doesn’t need new programs, but instead must make existing ones work together more effectively.

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Some Rural California Hospitals Will Try To Prevent Overdoses With Opioid Treatment In The ER

February 15, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

The state is encouraging an opioid withdrawal treatment they say could reduce the risk of overdose if given in the emergency room.

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Melinda Welsh: Alive And Writing

February 7, 2019 | Cody Drabble

Founding Sacramento News & Review editor Melinda Welsh survived a terminal cancer diagnosis with the help of immunotherapy.

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California Medical Provider Shortfall Is A Looming Crisis. This Commission Has a Plan

February 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

A commission studying the medical workforce is out with a new report offering solutions for how to prevent a provider shortfall.

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California Lawmakers Wage New Battle With Dialysis Industry

February 4, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

A yearslong debate about dialysis company profits continues with a new bill that’s already drawing opposition.

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Sacramento County Partners With UC Davis Health To Serve Medi-Cal Enrollees

February 4, 2019 | Cody Drabble

Sacramento County just approved a new partnership with UC Davis Health to expand access to provide primary care, behavioral health and specialty care services through the County Health Center for low income patients.

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