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California Hospitals Must Cough Up Millions To Meet Charity Care Rules

By Pauline Bartolone April 18, 2018

The decision by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra signals his agreement with health consumer advocates, who argue that patients are still struggling to pay their medical bills, even when they have insurance.

Safety Violations Compound Pain Of Painkiller Shortages

By Pauline Bartolone April 13, 2018

California and federal officials have cracked down on a major compounding pharmacy they say posed a threat to public safety, but their actions are worsening shortages of medications that doctors rely on to keep their patients out of pain.

Fatalities From Drug Overdoses Plateau In California

January 8, 2018

Private Man At Center Of Very Public Single-Payer Debate

By Pauline Bartolone March 27, 2018

This camera-shy “average guy” is reluctantly spearheading a ballot initiative that would remove funding obstacles. Though the campaign faces long odds, it has a large Facebook following, and some policy makers call it a good idea.

The Other Opioid Crisis: Hospital Shortages Lead To Patient Pain, Medical Errors

By Pauline Bartolone March 16, 2018

A nationwide shortage of injectable opioid painkillers has left hospitals scrambling to find alternatives — in some cases leading to dosage mistakes that may harm patients.

Doctors And Dentists Welcome Pay Hike For Treating Low-Income Patients

By Ana B. Ibarra and Pauline Bartolone July 6, 2018

California is boosting rates for doctors and dentists who participate in the state’s Medi-Cal program for low-income residents. Providers say the pay raises will increase their participation in the program and improve access for patients.

Cartoon Mascot Masks Nasty Health Care Feud

By Pauline Bartolone February 28, 2018

California’s health insurers trotted out a heart-healthy character with an ulterior motive — taking a dig at drugmakers.

Hospitales quieren reducir la atención gratuita. Críticos dicen: de ninguna manera.

By Pauline Bartolone February 15, 2018

Bajo una ley federal, los hospitales sin fines de lucro deben proveer una cantidad inespecífica de atención gratuita. Ahora, algunos quieren destinar menos dinero a la caridad.

Hospitals Want To Cut Back On Free Care. Critics Say No Way.

By Pauline Bartolone February 15, 2018

Four California hospitals have asked the state attorney general to reduce the amount of free and discounted care they’re required to provide, arguing there’s less need for it under the Affordable Care Act. Critics say millions of people still can’t afford their hospital bills.

California To Drug Users: We’ll Pay For You To Test Your Dope

By Pauline Bartolone February 2, 2018

Fentanyl, a significant cause of overdoses and deaths across the country, has begun showing up in California street drugs. State health officials have responded with a bold but controversial policy: paying for test strips so users can check their stash.

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