Supervisor Andrew Do says he is in “an ideal position” to lead county’s $3.4 billion healthcare plan for the county’s low-income, disabled and elderly residents as it continues to deal with past problems and confronts the promised Obamacare repeal.
Tag: Obamacare
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Debate Proposed Changes to CalOptima Board
Proposed changes to the health plan for over 700,000 poor and disabled residents include a guaranteed seat for the First District supervisor and allowing spending requests to be approved by less than a majority of the board.
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New UCI Clinic Will Focus On Vulnerable Population
Founded by a fourth-year biology major, the Free Clinic Project will serve those who continue to fall through the cracks of the healthcare system.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
California Tops Nation in Obamacare Sign-Ups, But Access Issues Remain
The story of health reform in California is one of accelerating change, with both ominous and hopeful aspects.
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CalOptima Compliance Exec Leaves in Mid Audit Process
Compliance officer was in charge of making sure medical contractors followed federal and state rules.
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Some Immigrants Remain Wary of Obamacare
Fear of deportation among families with mixed immigration status is hindering enrollment rates among Latinos.
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OC Ahead of the Curve in Obamacare Signups for Non-English Speakers
Data released by Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, show that efforts by health officials and advocates to reach non-English speaking communities is paying off.
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Undocumented Still Struggle to Find Adequate Healthcare
While Obamacare has helped millions in California get health insurance; there remain few options for undocumented residents. A state Senate bill could change that.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
A Local Push for Obamacare Signups as Deadline Looms
As the struggle to enroll Latinos in the state health insurance exchange continues, local nonprofits — with the help of a pioneering program — are racing against a March 31 deadline.
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County’s Private Ambulance Firms Have History of Past Penalties
Orange County officials, in their recent push to introduce private paramedics, have turned to ambulance firms of years of labor violations and financial difficulties, records show.
