Latest California Healthline Stories
Recién cubiertos por el Medi-Cal, niños indocumentados también buscan atención dental
Algunas clínicas dentales están expandiendo sus horarios para cubrir la demanda, pero, ¿puede un sistema ya saturado satisfacer las necesidades de niños que no han visto a un dentista en años?
Newly Covered By Medi-Cal, Undocumented Children Also Seek Dental Care
Some dental clinics are expanding their hours to meet demand, but can an already stressed system satisfy the needs of children who haven’t seen a dentist in years?
California’s Healthy Kids Programs Fade As Undocumented Children Gain Access To Medi-Cal
The now-redundant subsidized insurance programs have served tens of thousands of children over 15 years.
UCLA Study: Taxpayers Foot 70 Percent Of California’s Health Care Tab
The public spending on health care outpaces the nation.
California Lawmakers Aim To Tackle Rural Health Challenges
Two measures seek to ease patients’ transportation woes and doctor shortages.
Is UC Davis Medical Center Skimping On Care For The Poor?
Advocates, patients and even medical students say people on Medi-Cal can’t get primary care there. But UC administrators say they provide plenty of other care to Medi-Cal patients.
Mejor Acceso Al Medi-Cal Para Los Niños Indocumentados
Casi 134.000 niños inmigrantes en California sin papeles ahora reciben beneficios de salud completos del gobierno debido a una ley del estado que expande su cobertura.
Better Access To Medi-Cal For Kids Living In California Illegally
Nearly 134,000 immigrant kids in California now receive full government health benefits because of a state law expanding their coverage.
Q&A: How Will Seriously Ill And Disabled Children Fare In Medi-Cal Managed Care?
Some families of medically fragile kids are worried.
California’s Public Hospitals Face New Medi-Cal Mandate
But the mandate doesn’t go far enough to improve access to care, health advocates say.