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Health insurers hit with California’s largest-ever penalty over gender-affirming care denials

by Shaanth Nanguneri, CalMatters Aug 30, 2024Aug 30, 2024

A major California health insurer must hire a dedicated case manager for people diagnosed with gender dysphoria after state regulators found it improperly denied coverage to some patients.

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County creates pilot program to wipe out $500M in medical debt owed by residents

Avatar photo by Melissa Evans Jun 26, 2024Jun 26, 2024
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Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties

Avatar photo by Sejal Parekh, KFF Health News Apr 9, 2024Apr 9, 2024
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$2 million grant saves Catalina Island’s only hospital from ‘catastrophic’ closure — at least for now

Avatar photo by Jeremiah Dobruck Apr 7, 2024Apr 7, 2024
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Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan.

Avatar photo by April Dembosky, KQED, KFF Health News Mar 23, 2024Mar 20, 2024
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California Attorney General boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports

Avatar photo by Molly Castle Work, KFF Health News Mar 11, 2024Mar 11, 2024
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Long Beach is handing out free Narcan and fentanyl test strips. Here’s how to get some.

Avatar photo by Maison Tran Feb 21, 2024Feb 21, 2024
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In California, faceoff between major insurer and health system shows hazards of consolidation

Avatar photo by Annie Sciacca, KFF Health News Feb 19, 2024
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Is housing health care? State Medicaid programs increasingly say ‘yes’

Avatar photo by Angela Hart, KFF Health News Feb 12, 2024Feb 11, 2024
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Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

Avatar photo by Dawn Megli, KFF Health News Feb 3, 2024Feb 1, 2024

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