California Bill Would Require Health Warning Labels on Sugary DrinksFebruary 13, 2014 | Max PringleNew legislation announced Thursday in Sacramento would make California the first state to require health warning labels on sugary beverages. Backers say it’s a good tool for fighting obesity.
As Number Of Flu Deaths Rise, Locals Line Up For VaccinesFebruary 10, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia is reporting almost twice the number of flu-related deaths as last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmaker to Introduce Undocumented Immigrant Healthcare BillFebruary 4, 2014 | Max PringleThe California legislature will soon be debating whether to provide state-supported health insurance to undocumented immigrants. The federal health insurance exchanges exclude them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Officials Want Transparency In Health Care PricingFebruary 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia officials want to publish the prices of medical services online so that patients can make more informed health care choices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ask Emily: Getting Lost In Obamacare's MazesJanuary 31, 2014Today's column focuses on tips for people who signed up for a health insurance plan but can't get the coverage they signed up and paid for.
New Report Compares Performance and Satisfaction Rates of Health PlansJanuary 28, 2014If you're looking for a new health care plan, you might want to pay close attention to a new state report being released today. The report shows how different insurance networks and medical groups do in managing health conditions.
Health Experts: Drought Poses Health RisksJanuary 27, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth experts say California’s drought could increase the risk of illness and exacerbate existing problems people have getting safe drinking water.
Covered CA Criticized For Sign-UpsJanuary 24, 2014(AP) -- Covered California is being criticized for lackluster efforts to sign up Latinos and for continued paperwork problems that have left some consumers in limbo.
Covered CA Takes A Bite Out Of Kids' Dental Care CostsJanuary 24, 2014Parents will have an easier time buying dental insurance for their children under changes made by the Covered California online health exchange.
Brown Speech Touts Bioscience, Warns of Future Health Care CostsJanuary 22, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth care wasn’t a big focus of Brown’s speech. But the Governor did mention health care in terms of costs to the state, and how California is a leader in bioscience and medical technology.