Supervisor Andrew Do Loses Bid for CalOptima Chair
Countywide
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Do suggested his “ethnicity” had a role in opposition to him, saying the board’s vice chairman unfairly compared him to his former boss, Janet Nguyen.
Valley Fever Forces Juan Solis to Live His Life in the Shadows
valley fever
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The Bakersfield man contracted the respiratory disease in 2008, but it was misdiagnosed for so long that he developed complications, including skin cancer. These says Solis must avoid all contact with the sun as he fights for his life.
CalOptima Slashes Rates Paid for Care of Medi-Cal Patients
CalOptima
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The state had instituted raises in anticipation of increased workload due to Affordable Care Act. But the patients weren’t as sick as expected.
A New Way to Battle Homelessness Gains Traction
Housing & Homelessness
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Traditionally, chronically homeless people have had to overcome addiction and mental health problems before being eligible for housing programs. But some advocates are now saying that “housing first” is a better route.
Health Coverage Enrollment Fair Set for Saturday
Affordable Care Act
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With a Sunday deadline looming to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, those needing help with the process can attend a health fair on Saturday in Santa Ana.
Storefront Clinics Offer Needed Care But Raise Concerns
Government
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Walk-in clinics that take cash and credit cards rather than insurance are a key source of health care in immigrant neighborhoods. Critics say the care provided by the clinics is problematic, though many patients swear by them.
CalOptima Compliance Exec Leaves in Mid Audit Process
Health & Wellness
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Compliance officer was in charge of making sure medical contractors followed federal and state rules.
Some Immigrants Remain Wary of Obamacare
Health & Wellness
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Fear of deportation among families with mixed immigration status is hindering enrollment rates among Latinos.
More Have Dental Benefits, But Where Are the Dentists?
Countywide
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The Affordable Care Act and an expansion of Medi-Cal mean more low-income people have dental coverage. Yet not everyone can find a dentist who will see them.
Undocumented Still Struggle to Find Adequate Healthcare
Health & Wellness
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While Obamacare has helped millions in California get health insurance; there remain few options for undocumented residents. A state Senate bill could change that.