Diapers are a basic necessity, yet nearly half of families with young children struggle to afford them. Sustaining California’s diaper bank network funding helps Orange County families stay healthy, employed, and financially stable during a time of rising costs and growing economic uncertainty.
Tag: Medicaid
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Health & Wellness, State, Top Stories
Paying doctors more—will they treat more poor Californians?
Physicians and advocates for low-income patients pried a $325 million raise from a reluctant Gov. Jerry Brown, who was skeptical that a doctor pay increase would translate to better care.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
How the Affordable Care Act Plays a Role in the Tax Code
The government is using your return as its first yardstick for how much of a tax break it contributes to your health coverage.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
‘Last Distraction’ Gone as State Moves Ahead on Obamacare
In the wake of President Obama’s re-election, California lawmakers say nothing can stop them from implementing the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Treatment Costs for Valley Fever Mount for Patients and Taxpayers
Valley fever is epidemic in parts of California. At more than $100,000 for a typical hospital stay, the disease is more costly to treat than any of California’s 25 most common conditions requiring hospitalization.
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 inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
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 inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Supreme Court Could Force California to ‘Rethink Everything’
What happens to California laws if the U.S. Supreme Court invalidates all or part of the Obama health care overhaul?
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Consultant’s Assessment Critical of CalOptima Board and Management
The confidential report says Orange County’s $1.3-billion
medical program for the poor has defects and recommends a full
audit.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness
Supervisors Hear Pros and Cons of CalOptima Health Care Program
County’s system for providing health care to the poor has been
the center of controversy.
