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A new law signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday gives dying patients the right to request drugs that are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Not Enough Nurses? Parents Sue California Over Sick Kids’ Lack Of Access To At-Home Care.

May 29, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Families of children with disabilities say they aren’t getting the nursing care that they’re entitled to through Medi-Cal. They filed a class-action lawsuit against the state of California last week.

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A Scaled-Back Bid To Care For Undocumented Californians

May 29, 2018

California lawmakers are trying to extend Medi-Cal health coverage to senior or disabled undocumented people after shelving a plan to provide full government health benefits to all undocumented, low-income adults in the state.

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Sacramento's Black Community Wants Racial Justice After Stephon Clark's Death. But This Isn’t The First Push To Save Black Lives.

May 21, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

In the wake of Stephon Clark’s death, a new conversation emerged between black residents and local government. But neighborhood leaders said they’ve been pointing out racial inequality — and the role it plays in the deaths of black youth — for years.

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Need A Ride To The Doctor? UC Davis Will Call Some Pregnant Women A Lyft.

May 21, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Pregnant women who have a hard time getting to their UC Davis medical appointments have a new option: calling a free Lyft. It’s just one way that ride-hailing apps are playing a role in medical care.

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Are Alzheimer’s Patients Safe Around Guns? Doctors Say It’s Worth Discussing.

May 21, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

As a growing number of baby boomers receive dementia diagnoses, doctors say families should talk to loved ones about when it’s time to lock up or remove firearms.

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Governor, Lawmakers Offer Solutions For California Counties That Don’t Spend Mental-Health Funds

May 17, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The Mental Health Services Act has long supplied the bulk of funding for California counties to prevent and treat mental illness among Medi-Cal patients. But some counties aren’t using the money.

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Health Care Disparities 15 Years After Landmark ‘Unequal Treatment' Study

May 15, 2018 | Bert Johnson

A UC San Francisco doctor discusses a 15-year-old study that examined the link between the quality of health care a patient receives and their racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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No Major Bump For Medi-Cal, Covered California in Governor’s Revise Despite Push From Lawmakers

May 11, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

Gov. Jerry Brown opted not to include major investments in public health insurance programs in his budget revision on Friday, citing a preference for one-time spending measures over long-term commitments.

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California Water District Approves Up To $650M For Tunnels

May 8, 2018

(AP) — A Northern California water agency voted Tuesday to support Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to build two massive tunnels to remake the state's water system.

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