What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
Jan 26, 2022 · The No Surprises Act, which took effect in January 2022, bans balance billing by out-of-network providers at in-network facilities and for most emergency room care. It covers millions of Californians in employer-sponsored and individual/family health plans, as well as air ambulance services.
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Forced Prison Labor Will Continue In California: In a setback to California’s historic reparations effort, voters have rejected Proposition 6, a ballot measure that would have ended forced labor in prisons and jails. As of Monday, voters rejected the measure 54% to 46%. 23andMe Slashes Its Workforce: Bay Area genetic testing company 23andMe announced Monday that it …
What to Know About Assisted Living - California Healthline
Nov 20, 2023 · How can I know how much assisted living will cost me? The monthly costs to live in a facility generally range from $3,000 to $12,000 or more. Charges are frequently broken into two components: rent and a care plan.
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
Oct 26, 2020 · Learn how telemedicine can save time, money and hassle, but also has some limitations and drawbacks. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of virtual and in-person health care appointments for different situations and conditions.
Dads Drive Growth in California’s Paid Family Leave Program
Oct 27, 2023 · More new dads are claiming paid family leave to bond with their babies and support their partners in California, where men filed 44% of bonding claims last year. The state program provides up to eight weeks of paid leave, but benefits are too low for many low-income families and vary by county.
California Governor Signs Law Banning Medical Debt From Credit …
California lawmakers noted that medical debt — unlike other kinds of debt — isn’t an accurate reflection of credit risk, and its inclusion can depress credit scores and make it hard for people to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a car loan. But California lawmakers have left a glaring loophole. Patients who pay hospital bills using medical credit cards or medical specialty loans ...
California’s Homelessness Crisis Is Homegrown, Study Finds
Jun 20, 2023 · A UC-led study finds that 90% of homeless adults in California became homeless while living in the state, often due to lack of affordable housing and emergency shelter. The study also reveals high rates of mental health and substance use problems among the homeless population, and the challenges of accessing care and treatment.
Ballot Measure on New Medi-Cal Spending Has Broad Support, …
Sep 18, 2024 · Proposition 35 would use a tax on managed-care health plans to increase pay for Medi-Cal providers and fund some programs. Opponents warn that it could harm vulnerable patients, workers, and programs, and risk federal approval of the tax.
Search for a Snakebite Drug Might Lead to a COVID Treatment, Too
Nov 6, 2020 · Ophirex is a California-based company founded by Dr. Matthew Lewin, who is researching a modern snakebite drug called varespladib. The drug has also shown promise in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome, associated with …
Four Years After Shelter-in-Place, Covid-19 Misinformation Persists
Apr 1, 2024 · A September 2023 survey by KFF found that 57% of Americans “say they are very or somewhat confident” in covid vaccines. And those who distrust them are more likely to identify as politically conservative: Thirty-six percent of Republicans compared with 84% of Democrats say they are very or somewhat confident in the vaccine.