On the Trail of an Invasive MosquitoOctober 28, 2013A mosquito that can carry dengue and yellow fever is turning up in several areas of California, mostly in and around Fresno, but also in San Mateo. We trail mosquito control in Fresno to learn what's being done about it.
Thousands of Covered California Enrollment Helpers, Agents Await CertificationOctober 28, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThousands of insurance agents and counselors in California are waiting to be certified by the state’s health insurance exchange. Community clinics say fixing the problem should be the exchange’s top priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medi-Cal Managed Care Transition 'Rough' For Some PeopleOctober 24, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia has moved more than a million people into Medi-Cal managed care, including children from the former Healthy Families program, and seniors and the disabled from fee-for-service care. Advocates say some patients have had a rough transition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California: Roll Out Has 'Not Been Perfect, But...Pretty Darn Good'October 24, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California says it's been doing a pretty good job of rolling out the Affordable Care Act in the state since open enrollment started October 1st.
California County Takes On Pharmaceutical Companies Over Drug DisposalOctober 22, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneTwo counties on the West Coast are requiring drug makers to pay for the safe disposal of their products. But the new Alameda County law is facing court challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California Income Verification Stays the Same Under Congressional Funding DealOctober 21, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe final spending deal that ended the federal shutdown includes a provision that adds a layer of scrutiny for income verification in the new health insurance marketplaces. What does it mean for California? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Soda Drinking Down In California Kids, Except TeenagersOctober 17, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA UCLA report suggests more than 40 percent of California’s children have at least one sugary drink a day. That rate’s declined in recent years, but not in teenagers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Autism Therapy Mandate Extended, But Not Everyone BenefitsOctober 14, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia’s Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law an extension of a requirement that insurance companies cover behavioral health treatment for autistic kids. But the law won’t benefit every family in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Has Longer ER Wait Times, But Fares Better By Other Health MeasuresOctober 11, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA new analysis of Californians and their health care suggests quality is improving in some areas, but the state is behind the nation by other measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Signs Bill Expanding Abortion AccessOctober 9, 2013 | Ben AdlerMore medical professionals will be able to perform early-term abortions under a new law that takes effect in January. That's one of the 25 bills California Governor Jerry Brown signed Wednesday – and the seven he vetoed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.