State GovernmentCalifornia Could Face Deep Medi-Cal Cuts Under GOP Senate Health ProposalJune 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia could face an additional $30 billion annually in health costs a decade from now under the Senate Republican health care plan, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the Brown Administration.
Trump 'Confident' About GOP Health Care Bill's Prospects In The SenateMay 4, 2017The vote was 217-213. The measure now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to undergo intense debate and significant revision.
Jimmy Kimmel Opens Up About His Newborn Son's Heart Surgery And Praises ObamacareMay 2, 2017"Before 2014, if you were born with congenital heart disease like my son was," Kimmel said in an emotional monologue, "there was a good chance you'd never be able to get health insurance."
Health CareCovered California, Medi-Cal Still Operating After Failed Health Care BillMarch 28, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonMedi-Cal and Covered California will continue operating as usual now that the House Republic bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act has been pulled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Weighs In On ACA ReplacementMarch 9, 2017As Congressional leaders continue to debate the fate of the Affordable Care Act, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones raises his concerns with the Republicans' proposed replacement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitico Reporter Explains Obamacare's Replacement And Covering Trump’s TweetsMarch 8, 2017A number of congressional Republicans have already come out in opposition to the replacement for the Affordable Care Act. Politico’s Chief White House Correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains the Trump administration’s response to the bill. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Lawmakers (On Both Sides) React To GOP Health Care ProposalMarch 8, 2017CapRadio's health care reporter Ja'Nel Johnson joins Insight to talk about the GOP's plan to replace Obamacare and the reactions its receiving in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareA Look Into An ACA-Created Teaching Health CenterFebruary 15, 2017Teaching health centers were created under Obamacare to address primary care physician shortages in rural and underserved areas. Two graduating doctors are now faced with the decision to stay or leave. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCould Obamacare Repeal Cost California 200K Jobs?January 17, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Democratic State Senate Leader Kevin de León claimed repealing Obamacare could cost California 200,000 jobs. We found there’s some evidence to back this up, but too much uncertainty to rate it on our Truth-O-Meter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareGov. Brown's Budget Shows Support for Medi-CalJanuary 11, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonGov. Jerry Brown has proposed more funding for the state's version of Medicaid despite talks that the Affordable Care Act may be repealed.
