Calif. Health Exchange Enrolls Fraction of TargetNovember 13, 2013California's new health insurance exchange tentatively enrolled 35,000 people during its first month of operation, a fraction of the eventual goal in the state with the nation's largest uninsured population. UPDATED: 5:47 p.m.
Initiative Would Raise Cap on Medical Malpractice DamagesNovember 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s high-stakes battle over medical malpractice damages could move to the ballot box next year. The initiative campaign seeking to increase the cap on “pain and suffering” awards will pit trial lawyers against doctors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Insurer Says Individual Plans Will Have Fewer Doctors Next YearNovember 11, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health insurers say people buying coverage for themselves next year should expect a different set of doctors and hospitals than are available this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Researchers Look to Ease Fears About Valley FeverNovember 8, 2013Valley Fever is a scary disease, and one that we know little about. It can make people very sick when an airborne fungus lodges in their lungs. Patients and their family members are gathering in Fresno tomorrow to discuss the problem.
Affordable Care Act Fair In Sacramento This WeekendNovember 8, 2013 | Bob MoffittUninsured people in the Sacramento region will be able to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act Saturday at an enrollment event at the Sacramento Convention Center.
Report Shines Light on County Variation in California's Health Safety NetNovember 7, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA new report from California health advocates suggests the state’s safety net for the uninsured looks vastly different depending on what county you live in. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Anthem Blue Cross Reassigns 33,000 Californians To New DoctorsNovember 6, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneTroubled contract negotiations between the Sutter Health system and Anthem Blue Cross mean thousands of people will be seeing new doctors next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Blue Shield Extends Cancellation Date for Individual Market PoliciesNovember 5, 2013 | Ben AdlerBlue Shield of California is delaying its cancellation date for 115,000 individual market policy holders whose plans aren’t grandfathered in under the federal health care law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Clinics waiting for state approval for insurance exchange enrollmentNovember 4, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento-area clinics say some of their staff have been waiting for about a month for final approval from the state to help sign people up for the new health insurance marketplace. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Health Insurers: Cancelations First Step to Broader CoverageOctober 30, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health insurers say the wave of individual policy cancelations across the country is part of an “evening out” of health care rules under the Affordable Care Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.