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May 31, 2018

Nicotine-loaded e-cig juices that spoof popular treats — marketed to help adults kick the smoking habit— instead may be luring youths into addiction. California Healthline’s Facebook Live peeled back the curtains on this wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Cómo y cuándo el uso de beneficios del gobierno afectaría el estatus de inmigrantes con papeles

By Ana B. Ibarra August 26, 2019

La regla permitiría al gobierno federal negar más fácilmente la residencia permanente a los solicitantes que usan, o se considere que pueden usar, programas financiados con fondos federales.

How And When Immigrants’ Use Of Government Benefits Might Affect Their Legal Status

By Ana B. Ibarra August 26, 2019

Confusion about a new federal rule to restrict legal immigration based on the use of public benefits may dampen sign-ups for health care, housing and food aid even among immigrants not directly targeted by the rule. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions that will help clear up some of the misunderstanding.

Despite Failed Promises, Stem Cell Advocates Again Want Taxpayers To Pony Up Billions

By Ana B. Ibarra August 15, 2019

California’s stem cell agency, created by a $3 billion bond measure 15 years ago, is almost out of money. Its supporters plan to ask voters for even more funding next year, even though no agency-funded treatments have been approved for widespread use.

Proyecto en California combatiría acuerdos que atrasan salida al mercado de genéricos

By Ana B. Ibarra August 1, 2019

La FTC ha estimado que los acuerdos de pago por retraso le cuestan a los consumidores y contribuyentes estadounidenses $3.5 mil millones, en costos más altos de medicamentos cada año.

California Bill Would Fight Deals That Delay Generic Drugs

By Ana B. Ibarra July 31, 2019

As California Attorney General Xavier Becerra cracks down on pharmaceutical companies he said paid competitors to delay generic versions of their drugs, he’s also pushing for legislation that would give his department tools to catch more of them. It’s the first of its kind in the nation.

Hospitals Block ‘Surprise Billing’ Measure

By Ana B. Ibarra July 10, 2019

California lawmakers on Wednesday pulled legislation that would have protected some patients from surprise medical bills for emergency care, citing opposition from hospitals. They vowed to resurrect the bill next year.

Medi-Cal Enrollment Among Immigrant Kids Stalls, Then Falls. Is Fear To Blame?

July 8, 2019 By Ana B. Ibarra

Want Ammo? Be Prepared For A Background Check

By Ana B. Ibarra July 1, 2019

A new law took effect Monday that requires anyone buying ammunition in California to undergo a background check at the time of each purchase. Public health leaders hope this, and other provisions of Proposition 63, will help reduce the rate of gun violence.

New Budget Boosts Health Coverage For Low-Income Californians

By Ana B. Ibarra June 24, 2019

California lawmakers spent big on Medi-Cal in the 2019-20 state budget, voting to cover more older residents and people with disabilities, restore benefits cut during the recession and open the program to eligible young adults who are in the country illegally.

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