Latest California Healthline Stories
Post-Election Prognosis for California Health Care
Sens. Sam Aanestad and Denise Ducheny join Paul McIntosh of the California State Association of Counties and Jean Ross of the California Budget Project in sharing their thoughts on what the outcome of the May 19 special election means for health care in California.
Health Care Clinics Worry About Implications of Scheduled Elimination of Medi-Cal Benefits
Elia Gallardo of the California Primary Care Association, Roberto Juarez of Clinicas del Camino Real in Ventura County and Nadereh Pourat of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research discussed the cuts with California Healthline.
Prop. 1E Pushes Voters To Reconsider Spending Priorities
Opponents say shifting funds from Proposition 63 programs will undermine mental health programs and cost the state more money in the long run. Supporters of the ballot measure say the money is needed now to help the state avert financial crisis.
Prop. 1D Called ‘Hobson’s Choice’ for Voters
Supporters urge a yes vote on Proposition 1D because the alternative “could be a lot worse.” Opponents say shifting money away from the First 5 program could jeopardize parts of the state’s safety net for uninsured kids.