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WEBCalifornia Mandates Coverage For IVF: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday that requires large health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization. Newsom also …

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Bold Changes Are in Store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but Will Patients

WEBStarting Jan. 1, Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, will implement new standardized contracts with its 22 managed care health plans, which collectively cover …

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California Launches New Public Health Department

WEBFor the first time in more than 30 years, the state of California has an official department dedicated to promoting public health. The shift occurred on July 1, when the …

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Start Shopping: Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for Most Obamacare …

WEBPremiums Are Changing. While some health plans are lowering premiums for next year, many are increasing them, often by 2% to 10%, according to a Peterson …

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‘Medieval’ Diseases Flare As Unsanitary Living Conditions Proliferate

WEBThe diseases have flared as the nation’s homeless population has grown in the past two years: About 553,000 people were homeless at the end of 2018, and nearly …

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Vance-Walz Debate Highlighted Clear Health Policy Differences

WEBThe vice presidential debate showcased the very different views of Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, and Democratic Gov. Tim …

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Is Housing Health Care

WEBHousing as Health Care. Across the country, state Medicaid programs are stretching the definition of health care and getting into the business of social services, …

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Benefit Trend: Employers Opt To Give Workers an Allowance for …

WEBSome health insurance specialists say the plans aren’t necessarily a good option for consumers or the individual insurance market. Even though the rules prevent …

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What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California

WEBThe No Surprises Act covers all privately insured people in employer-sponsored and individual/family health plans. Medicare and Medicaid already protect …

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California’s $25 Health Care Hourly Wage

WEBCalifornia’s nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers relies on a significant boost in federal funding. It also leaves out thousands of state employees …

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American Health Under Trump — Past, Present, and Future

WEBDreaming of a Trump victory, Republicans have a wish list of health policy changes — including loosening Affordable Care Act regulations to make cheaper …

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WEBInfectious-Disease Testing Expands At LAX, SFO: The CDC has expanded its voluntary infectious-disease surveillance efforts in four major airports, including Los …

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Monday, April 24, 2023

WEBPinkeye — an inflamed, itchy and painful eye — is common during allergy season. But now some doctors are concerned the ailment may also be associated with a …

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California Lawmakers Approve Nation-Leading $25 Minimum …

WEBSubsequently, at all sites, the $25 minimum wage would be increased annually to keep up with inflation. However, the bill allows health care facilities to apply …

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On the Campaign Trail, Democrats Call Out Opponents on Abortion

WEBAs Nov. 5 approaches and the struggle for control of the U.S. House reaches a fever pitch, Democrats are doing everything they can to tie their Republican opponents …

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Report Finds High Disease Rates, Health Disparities in San Joaquin

WEBThe San Joaquin Valley has "high rates of disease, poor access to care and a dearth of health care providers," according to a report released this month at the third annual …

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Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

WEBFormer President Donald Trump greets Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — one of the nation's most prominent vaccine skeptics — on stage at a campaign event in Glendale, …

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Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends …

WEBTrump has also sought support from Black women voters. His campaign released a video in August showcasing Black women pledging to support him over …

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After 18 Months, Sutter Antitrust Settlement Finally Poised for …

WEBMore than 18 months after Sutter Health agreed to a tentative settlement in a closely watched antitrust case joined by the California Attorney General’s Office, the judge …

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UNITED HEALTHCARE: Announces $6 Billion Merger With Humana

WEBUnited HealthCare Corp., the Minnesota-based managed care giant, yesterday announced that it is merging with "rival" Humana Inc. of Kentucky in a $6 billion deal that will create …

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