David Gorn

David Gorn was a Sacramento correspondent for KFF Health News until 2016.

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Penalty Checks Arriving for Late Hearings

Seniors and persons with disabilities who had to wait months for eligibility hearings for a new state program are beginning to receive penalty checks from the state. But spending them can be a little tricky, according to advocates.

S.F. Alzheimer’s Pilot Results Released

San Francisco’s coordinated care pilot project results for dementia patients released at a national Alzheimer’s conference yesterday showed a dramatic 40% reduction in emergency department utilization rates.