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Insurers can make physical therapy hard to access. California can change that

A bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature would allow at least 12 sessions of physical therapy before insurers could deny care.

By Mark González • septiembre 26, 2025

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Corporate middlemen are pushing California’s pharmacies to the brink

Independent pharmacies are closing across California and nationwide, and chain pharmacies aren’t far behind. Pharmacy benefit managers have a chokehold on prescriptions and their pricing.

By Sonya Frausto • agosto 29, 2025

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Pharmacy benefit managers find savings in California drug costs. Don’t tie their hands

California is considering a bill to limit how pharmacy benefit managers negotiate drug prices, which is one of the most effective tools for controlling prescription costs.

By Christina Patel • agosto 29, 2025

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Gutting Medi-Cal’s weight loss drug coverage will cost California more in the long run

Gov. Gavin Newsom says these popular weight-loss drugs cost the state too much. But California could save about $3,000 per patient who lost weight. Other health conditions also would improve.

By Kenneth Thorpe • agosto 28, 2025

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California’s politicians overlook potential pitfalls in their zeal for new laws

Someone could — and should — write a book about the seemingly countless incidents of adverse consequences in the decrees issued by California legislators and governors.

Por Daniel Walters • agosto 21, 2025

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Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here’s what’s behind the double-digit increase

Millions of consumers will feel the pinch when rates already expected to rise will jump even further. Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.

Por kristen hwang • agosto 15, 2025

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Maternity ward closures in California result in much more than strained health care

As labor and delivery units close in California, a hole is being created in many communities. Even more tragic is that pregnant patients in both rural and urban areas will have a much harder time having a safe birth.

By John McHugh • julio 24, 2025

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What California still doesn’t understand about men’s mental health

Youth and young adults in California make up just 21% of the population but account for 57% of emergency room visits due to self-harm. It'll take more than awareness months to make a real difference.

By Ayo Banjo • julio 17, 2025

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Higher premiums and lost coverage: How Trump’s budget changes health care in California

Lower-income people will be the hardest hit. Over the next 10 years, 3.4 million Californians could lose coverage.

Por Ana B Ibarra y kristen hwang • julio 10, 2025

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Will California ban ultra-processed foods in school meals?

The Legislature is considering phasing out chemical additives in school meals linked to health problems. Opponents say the definitions are so broad that it could ban items like tomato sauce and olive oil.

Por kristen hwang • junio 27, 2025