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A dozen bills moving through the state legislature would dramatically overhaul the way California regulates elder care facilities. A story about Valley Springs Manor in Castro Valley broke last October.

Health Care

California Lawmakers to Hear Bill to Expand Health Law to Undocumented Immigrants

April 28, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Unauthorized immigrants in California would be eligible for Medi-Cal and the new health marketplace coverage under a bill before lawmakers this week.

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UC Davis Medical Encourages Asians To Get Hep B Test

April 25, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The U.C. Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center says about half of Sacramento's Asian community has been immunized against Hepatitis B. Six years ago only about 20 percent were protected from the virus.

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California Genetically Modified Food Labeling Bill Passes Senate Committee

April 22, 2014 | Max Pringle

Any genetically modified food product sold in California would have to come labeled as such under a bill that passed a state Senate committee Tuesday.

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California Advocates Urge State "Vigilance" to Ensure Care for New Medi-Cal Patients

April 21, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

California health advocates want tight state oversight of health plans to ensure Medi-Cal patients get timely care under the Affordable Care Act.

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'Bumpy' California Enrollment Period Ends with Over 3 Million Health Care Sign-Ups

April 17, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Covered California released final enrollment numbers today after a 6 month sign-up period.

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Nevada To Allow Year-Round Health Insurance Sign-Ups

April 14, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

While many Americans who missed the window to buy health insurance this year will have to wait until November 15th if they reconsider, Nevadans will be able to buy coverage year round.

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Kathleen Sebelius Resigning From Top HHS Post

April 10, 2014

UPDATED -- (AP) -- A White House official says Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning from the Obama administration.

Health Care

Bill To Put Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks Advances

April 10, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

A California bill that would require health warnings on sugary drinks moved forward in the legislature on Wednesday. Many doctors are among the measure's staunchest supporters.

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