Rural Leaders Advised on Vaping Danger
The array of possible health risks for rural Californians includes a relatively new entrant: electronic cigarette use, particularly among school-age children.
Law Will Help Limited English Speakers
Under a bill signed into law yesterday, California hospitals will need to post online plans for helping patients who have limited English proficiency.
Denti-Cal Program Grilled Again
After a series of legislative hearings and an audit by the state, the Little Hoover Commission took its turn at solving the Medi-Cal dental system puzzle during a long hearing in Sacramento last week.
National Drug Take-Back Day Saturday
California’s participation in the 10th annual national drug take-back day this weekend is part of a statewide effort to control the misuse of prescription medications.
Shift in Stem Cell Grant Policy
The state’s stem cell agency has adopted a policy of approving funding for more late-stage clinical trials.
Little Hoover Takes On Denti-Cal
The troubled dental program for Medi-Cal beneficiaries will be scrutinized and advised by the nonpartisan Little Hoover Commission.
State Grades Hospitals on Stroke Outcomes, Readmission Rates
Consumers and insurers can now compare the quality of care for stroke patients in California online, using data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
Website Will Compare Health Insurance
Collaboration between the state and Consumer Reports will allow health insurance shoppers to see differences in quality and price.
State’s Children Bear Brunt of Poverty
Advocates and analysts weigh in on new census data that show about two million California children — nearly one in every four children — lived in poverty last year.
Bill Passed To Undo ‘Step Therapy’ Rule
Under some health insurance rules, patients need to fail several therapies before their providers are allowed to prescribe what they want. The California Legislature approved a bill that could change that.