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Bill Would Expand Hospital Reporting On Executive Pay

By Ana B. Ibarra April 20, 2016

The Assembly’s health committee Tuesday approved legislation that would require hospitals and affiliated medical groups to report the compensation of all executives making $250,000 or more a year.

State Economy Gains By Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness, Study Says

By Ana B. Ibarra April 15, 2016

A new study by the RAND Corporation shows that a statewide effort to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness has produced a demonstrable economic benefit for the state.

Key Senate Committee Votes For More Transparency On Drug Price Hikes

By Ana B. Ibarra April 14, 2016

Proposed legislation would require drugmakers to give 60-day notice for price increases of 10 percent or more and provide written justification for them.

Running To Beat Schizophrenia

By Ana B. Ibarra April 7, 2016

New research from UCLA shows that regular cardiovascular exercise has significant benefits for people who suffer from schizophrenia.

California Senate Committee Approves End-of-Life Help Line

By Ana B. Ibarra March 31, 2016

The bill is intended to help people navigate a new law for the terminally ill, but Catholic groups and others are not on board.

Anthem-Cigna Merger Proposal Takes A Grilling

By Ana B. Ibarra March 30, 2016

The state insurance commissioner and consumer advocates expressed skepticism at a hearing on the huge insurance deal.

Marin Group Uses Local Data To Fight Fatal Prescription Overdoses

By Ana B. Ibarra March 29, 2016

New organizations are collecting fresh data to address current health problems.

Fantasy Sports Fueling A Rise In Online Gambling Addiction

By Ana B. Ibarra March 25, 2016

Seeing more problem gamblers than ever before, the state is investing in education, training and prevention.

Preventive Care And High Deductibles Work At Cross Purposes, Covered Cal Chief Says

By Ana B. Ibarra March 16, 2016

Too few doctor visits means sicker people and higher costs down the line, his New England Journal of Medicine article asserts.

Anthem Blue Cross Fined For Poor Handling Of Consumer Grievances

By Ana B. Ibarra and Chad Terhune May 3, 2016

With a big merger pending, the health insurance giant is slammed with a $415,000 penalty from state regulators for inadequate attention to consumer complaints.

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