Sen. Hernandez Pulls Bill On Drug Price Transparency
By Ana B. Ibarra
The legislation would have required drug companies to notify the state and insurers about expensive new treatments or price hikes.
Drug Price Transparency Bill Clears Key Hurdle in California Legislature
By Ana B. Ibarra
The end of August is the deadline for lawmakers to make a final decision on the measure, which would require pharmaceutical companies to provide advance notice of large price increases and introduction of expensive new drugs.
Mejor Acceso Al Medi-Cal Para Los Niños Indocumentados
By Ana B. Ibarra
Casi 134.000 niños inmigrantes en California sin papeles ahora reciben beneficios de salud completos del gobierno debido a una ley del estado que expande su cobertura.
Better Access To Medi-Cal For Kids Living In California Illegally
By Ana B. Ibarra
Nearly 134,000 immigrant kids in California now receive full government health benefits because of a state law expanding their coverage.
Your ZIP Code And Your Health Plan Determine Your Care, New Data Show
By Ana B. Ibarra
A new online “atlas” reveals big differences in the cost and quality of care across California and across health plans.
It’s In The Water: The Debate Over Fluoridation Lives On In California And Nationwide
By Zhai Yun Tan and Ana B. Ibarra
Though fluoride has been added to water for decades to prevent tooth decay, grassroots opposition still pops up in towns and cities around the country.