California sues over Trump move to block green cards for poor immigrants
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced that the state will be […]
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Strong Effort By Lawmakers To Stabilize Covered California Draws More Insurers
With smaller-than-expected premium increases and with insurers expanding their reach across the state, Covered California continues to […]
AAP issues warning on the health effects of racism
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued its first policy statement on the long-term impacts […]
Dental health for kids is more than pretty teeth
A recent report on the state of oral health in Stanislaus County reveals that "dental […]
Did your health plan deny you care? You can fight back.
Have you ever stepped up to the pharmacy cash register only to learn your new […]
UCSF Medical Center Backs Off Plan To Deepen Ties With Dignity Health
Last Tuesday, UCSF Medical Center officials said they would no longer pursue a formal affiliation […]
Improving Mental Health Care Access in California
Vitally important and sometimes described as a “sweeping crisis,” California’s mental health system gets a close look in a recent CalMatters feature.
Diabetic Amputations A ‘Shameful Metric’ Of Inadequate Care
For decades now, the American medical establishment has known how to manage diabetes, and the […]
Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates Continue To Rise In California
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rates are up in California over the past five years, and […]
Watchdogs Cite Lax Medical And Mental Health Treatment Of ICE Detainees
Immigration detention centers continue to fail to provide adequate mental health care, despite state inspection […]
Exemptions Surge As Parents And Doctors Do ‘Hail Mary’ Around Vaccine Laws
Despite passage of a California law three years ago to prevent parents from claiming personal […]
California’s Patchwork Of Care For The Undocumented: Where You Live Matters
As California looks at how to care for its remaining uninsured, the shifting patchwork of […]
Undocumented Immigrants Aren’t Getting Needed Mental Health Care, Report Finds
Undocumented immigrants in California are at high risk for mental health challenges, but local governments […]
Appointment of New Surgeon General Puts Spotlight on Early Childhood Adversity
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as the state's first surgeon general. […]
Consumer Interest Surges as First Key Deadline Approaches for Covered California and the Individual Market
Covered California has extended its enrollment deadline for consumers who want coverage effective January 1, […]
U.S. move to restrict immigrants’ healthcare access would hit California’s economy, study says
The Department of Homeland Security's proposed public charge rule, which would discourage enrollment in health […]
Disparities in Health Care Access and Health Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals in California
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released a policy brief examining the differences in health care […]
As Open Enrollment Begins, Advocates Warn of Continued Threats to Health Coverage
While California has made significant progress in protecting the health rights of its residents, advocates […]
Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance Clarifying Rights of Californians and Responsibilities of Public Entities
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently issued guidance and model policies to ensure that public […]
Immigrants’ Health Premiums Far Exceed What Plans Pay for Their Care
A recent study released by the journal, Health Affairs, found that immigrants covered by private […]
