The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to validate the Affordable Care Act means the state must scramble to attract more primary care physicians.
Category: Health & Wellness
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OC Leaders React to Supreme Court Health Care Ruling
Reactions of county, health care and foundation officials range from bleak predictions to relief and optimism.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Decision Greenlights State’s Bold Moves for Health Care Reform
The $10 billion a year from the federal government is expected to extend health care coverage to 3 million more Californians and create jobs.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Vietnamese Moms in OC More Likely to Have Pregnancy Complications
Studies show higher rates of preterm babies and gestational diabetes among Vietnamese.
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California Jumps Ahead on Expansion of Health Coverage
Thousands in Orange County are receiving health coverage as a precursor of Obamacare. But the U.S. Supreme Court could strike down the law.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Concludes County Must Do Better Job Fighting Elder Abuse
The jury’s report asserts that abuse of elderly residents is on the rise and that county agencies need to modernize their rules and programs.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Refowitz Named Health Agency Chief
The county’s former director of behavioral health services has been acting Health Care Agency director since David Riley’s retirement.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Most of Orange County’s Hospitals Get High Marks For Patient Safety
Two-thirds of the county’s hospitals received an A in the first national rating of preventable patient injuries and illnesses.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
CalOptima Postpones Appointments of New Chairman and Vice Chairman
The new officers won’t be chosen until next month. No reason was given.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
CalOptima Will Meet but Avoid Addressing Controversial Issues
Months after allegations of conflict of interest by board members, there remains no word on the results of investigations.
