Health CareCalifornia will lift universal mask mandate Feb. 16, Sacramento County could followFebruary 7, 2022 | Kris Hooks | Chris HaganWhile the statewide rules relax, several counties still have their own indoor mask mandates, including Sacramento and Yolo. Sacramento County’s mandate is still in effect, but officials say the county "anticipates following the state's lead.”
Health CareCalifornia inks sweetheart deal with Kaiser Permanente, jeopardizing Medicaid reformsFebruary 5, 2022The backroom deal with politically connected Kaiser Permanente, which infuriated other Medi-Cal health plans, allows the health care giant to continue selecting the enrollees it wants.
Health CareWhen can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timelineFebruary 2, 2022The first big hurdle was crossed when Pfizer shared its clinical trial data with the FDA. Now there are five more steps to get through before this vulnerable population can be vaccinated.