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AARP: States Lag In Keeping Medicaid Enrollees Out Of Nursing Homes

By Phil Galewitz June 15, 2017

California is one of only nine states — in addition to the District of Columbia — that spent more than half of their long-term care Medicaid dollars on home- and community-based services rather than on nursing homes. The Golden State ranked 9th in the nation in the quality of its overall long-term care services, up from 15th six years ago.

California Bill Addresses Safety Concerns At Dialysis Clinics

By Anna Gorman May 11, 2017

Legislation would require minimum staffing levels, longer intervals between patients and more frequent state inspections.

Grupo enseña a familiares de pacientes con Alzheimer a cuidar de ellos mismos

By Anna Gorman May 9, 2017

Los médicos y los investigadores reconocen cada vez más que el cuidado de las personas con demencia compromete la salud física y mental de los cuidadores.

‘Boot Camp’ Helps Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Take Care Of Themselves, Too

By Anna Gorman May 9, 2017

Free, daylong sessions run by UCLA teach caregivers how to keep their loved ones safe and engaged, while minimizing the stress in their own lives. Similar programs exist in other states.

“Zonas libres de apretones de manos” para prevenir infecciones en hospitales

May 30, 2017

Las infecciones adquiridas en hospitales son un problema grave y a menudo se responsabiliza a las manos sucias de los trabajadores de salud. Una experiencia en California mostró una eficaz, aunque controversial forma, de prevenir la diseminación de gérmenes.

Should Health Care Trainees Be Treated As Paid Employees?

By Anna Gorman May 5, 2017

A bill pending in California’s Legislature, sponsored by an influential health care union, would require hospitals and clinics to pay minimum wage to student trainees.

In The End, Even The Middle Class Would Feel GOP Squeeze On Nursing Home Care

By Jordan Rau June 29, 2017

Medicaid pays for two-thirds of nursing home residents — 62 percent in California — but some recipients don’t even know they’re on it.

In Idaho, Tiny Facility Lights Way For Stressed Rural Hospitals

By Anna Gorman April 13, 2017

In a region where bears outnumber people, a small medical facility sets a modern example for hospitals on life support.

Para los adultos jóvenes, el proyecto de salud del Senado tiene buenas y malas noticias

By Anna Gorman and Kellen Browning June 28, 2017

El proyecto de salud del Senado podría ayudar a algunos jóvenes reduciendo el costo de sus primas, pero podría perjudicar a otros que lograron tener cobertura a través de una expansión masiva del Medicaid.

CMS Gives States Until 2022 To Meet Medicaid Standards Of Care

By Phil Galewitz May 24, 2017

In California, health officials are thankful for the extra time. They have encountered challenges, including how to pay for the required changes.

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