State GovernmentLegislature Acts On More Than 500 BillsMay 23, 2014 | Katie OrrBills can live or die in the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committee. The fates of more than 500 were determined today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDems Stake Out Negotiating Ground in Budget FightMay 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerLegislative Democrats are finalizing their plans to push back against California Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy: Increase In Thyroid Cancer Likely Linked To Environment, BehaviorMay 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneResearchers with the Cancer Prevention Institute of California say there’s a thyroid cancer epidemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Get More time To Switch From COBRA to Covered CaliforniaMay 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians may be able to save money if they switch from COBRA health coverage to Covered California plans.
State GovernmentCalifornia Voters To Weigh Raising Medical Malpractice CapMay 15, 2014 | Ben AdlerGet ready for an epic political battle this fall between trial lawyers and doctors. An initiative that would raise the cap on medical malpractice damages has qualified for California’s November ballot.
EnvironmentWarm Weather Brings Out The RattlersMay 15, 2014 | Rich IbarraWarm weather is bringing out the snakes earlier this year...and of special concern are rattlesnakes in the foothills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOne-third of Patients Admitted to California Hospital Have Diabetes Says StudyMay 15, 2014 | Max PringleOne-third of all patients admitted to California hospitals have diabetes, according to a new study. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMedi-Cal Enrollees Approaching One-Third Of California PopulationMay 13, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe number of Californians getting health care through Medi-Cal is approaching one-third of the state population. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considers Bill Requiring Hospital Violence Prevention PlansMay 12, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that would require California hospitals to develop workplace violence prevention plans is up for legislative committee vote this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareThe View From Here: Who CaresMay 9, 2014If you're not a caregiver now there's a good chance you'll become one, joining millions of others who make up what is often called the backbone of our long-term health care system. But who cares for family caregivers?
