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Leading the Way? Bay Area Cities To Embark On Soda Tax Spending

By Ana B. Ibarra December 9, 2016

Health advocates are expecting millions in new tax money for health education programs aimed at preventing obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. Other cities around the country are mulling similar measures.

California Hospitals Improve Infection Rates But Threat Remains

By Ana B. Ibarra December 19, 2016

Hospital-acquired infections kill 100,000 U.S. patients every year and cost $20 billion.

What Happens When You Appeal Your Denied Care

October 17, 2016

California Lawmakers Aim To Pay Dentists More To Treat Poor Patients

By Ana B. Ibarra December 13, 2016

Legislation would raise payments for Denti-Cal providers, using revenue from the state tobacco tax recently passed by California voters.

In Deep-Blue State, Millions in Reddish Heartland Are Counting On Medicaid

By Ana B. Ibarra Photos by Heidi de Marco March 22, 2017

The prospect of cutbacks has led to agitation and activism in California’s largely agricultural Central Valley, with relatively high poverty rates and a significant number of Trump voters.

Health Law Coverage Has Helped Many Chronically Ill — But Has Left Gaps

By Shefali Luthra and Ana B. Ibarra January 24, 2017

New research finds that the Affordable Care Act — especially the Medicaid expansion — has helped about 4 million people with chronic health problems get coverage, including many in California. Researchers say their findings could help Republicans planning a replacement.

An Alzheimer’s ‘Tsunami’ Threatens Latinos

By Ana B. Ibarra and Heidi de Marco February 16, 2017

The number of U.S. Latinos with the memory-robbing disease is expected to rise more than eightfold by 2060, to 3.5 million, according to a recent report — putting a strain on families and health care resources.

Un ‘tsunami’ de Alzheimer amenaza a latinos

By Heidi de Marco and Ana B. Ibarra February 16, 2017

Según un informe reciente, se espera que el número de latinos en los Estados Unidos con la enfermedad roba-memoria aumente más de ocho veces para 2060, a 3,5 millones de casos, poniendo presión en las familias y en los recursos de salud.

California Withdraws Bid To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Buy Unsubsidized Obamacare Plans

By Ana B. Ibarra and Chad Terhune January 20, 2017

State lawmaker says he was worried the Trump Administration would use information on those who purchased plans to try and deport them.

State Senate’s Health Chairman Vows To Defend California Coverage Gains

By Ana B. Ibarra November 18, 2016

Sen. Ed Hernandez said the state’s strides in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act are “too important to lose.”

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