State Fires Contractor After Problems Put California HIV Patients At Risk By Anna Gorman March 2, 2017 The company tasked with enrolling eligible patients in an HIV assistance program failed to keep an online enrollment portal working effectively and violated other contract terms, the public health agency said.
Californians Speak After GOP’s Obamacare Repeal Attempt Falls Flat By California Healthline and KFF Health News staff March 27, 2017 From a Democratic governor in the Capitol to a mother of seven on Medi-Cal in the unsung town of Dinuba, 13 Californians react to the surprising news that the Affordable Care Act is alive and kicking.
Single-Payer Health Care Bill Introduced In California Senate By Anna Gorman February 17, 2017 The legislation is only a first step, declaring the “intent” of the state Senate without specifics or a timetable.
ER Visits Linked To Falls Spike Among California Seniors By Anna Gorman February 15, 2017 State data show a rise of nearly 40 percent in fall-related visits from 2010 to 2015, a period in which the elderly population grew about 21 percent.
La nueva batalla contra la septicemia By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco June 16, 2017 Enfermeras especializadas se encargan de detectar la peligrosa infección a tiempo en pacientes hospitalizados, para prevenir desenlaces fatales.
The New War On Sepsis By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco June 16, 2017 Armed with strict guidelines and motivated by sheer urgency, a specialized team of nurses makes the rounds, seeking to thwart the No. 1 killer in U.S. hospitals.
Preserving Fertility When It Is Threatened By Life-Saving Medicine By Anna Gorman January 30, 2017 A bill recently introduced in the California Legislature would require insurance companies to cover fertility-preserving services for patients at risk of infertility because of necessary medical treatments.
Fight Is On To Protect Health Care In California, Says Foundation Head By Anna Gorman January 19, 2017 The thought of losing California’s Obamacare gains is “somewhere between nauseating and mind blowing,” says Robert K. Ross, CEO of the California Endowment.
Lots Of Boos In California For Senate Health Bill By Anna Gorman and Kellen Browning and Ana B. Ibarra June 23, 2017 Political leaders, medical providers and consumer advocates say the Senate bill, like its counterpart in the House, could put health care out of reach for millions of Golden State residents.
Push-ups In The Park: Cal State Students Lead Outdoor Exercise In Low-Income Areas By Anna Gorman November 30, 2016 A program to boost physical activity at parks around California can help people lose weight and prevent – or control – chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
