Latest California Healthline Stories
Long-Term Care Is An Immediate Problem — For The Government
Medi-Cal has become the payer of first resort for many Californians unable to afford the long-term care they need.
Obamacare Expansion A Bumpy Ride For Rural Health Clinics
A Northern California clinic network is overwhelmed with Medi-Cal patients after the Affordable Care Act rollout.
Can I Afford To Keep My Doctor?
Covered California says most consumers can avoid double-digit premium hikes next year if they shop around. But will enrollees be willing to switch plans if it means having to change doctors?
Many Well-Known Hospitals Fall Short of 5 Stars In Medicare’s New Ratings
Nine hospitals in California were among the 102 that did get the highest score.
Your ZIP Code And Your Health Plan Determine Your Care, New Data Show
A new online “atlas” reveals big differences in the cost and quality of care across California and across health plans.
Warning: Government Listing Of Clinical Trials Doesn’t Disclose Costs To Patients
Some clinics on NIH’s website charge people to participate in testing of unproven treatments — and it can come as a surprise to unsuspecting patients.
Gov’t Task Force Finds Evidence Lacking to Support Visual Skin Cancer Screenings
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that insufficient evidence exists regarding the benefits and harms of visual skin cancer exams.
No Primary Care Doc? We’ll Get You One
Starting next year, Covered California will require health plans to assign a primary care provider to all enrollees who don’t already have one — though the assignments will not be binding.
Covered California’s Affordability Challenge
California Healthline’s Chad Terhune discusses with KPCC the implications of the exchange’s announcement that average premium increases in 2017 will be more than triple what they were in the previous two years.
What Do Covered California’s Big Rate Hikes Mean For You?
We answer some key questions to help consumers make sense of today’s news about large premium increases in the state’s Obamacare exchange.