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health

How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 22, 2025
The biggest hit to consumers came by omission: Trump’s budget bill did not extend enhanced subsidies, which will expire at the end of 2025.
California

‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 19, 2025
The governor said Medi-Cal has a growth problem that the state cannot afford.
health

Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 14, 2025
The proposal is a bruising blow from Newsom, who ran for governor on the promise of universal health care.
health

Trump clawed back billions in federal health grants. Here’s how much California is losing

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | March 27, 2025
The CDC intends to “immediately end” pandemic-era funding, which was scheduled to last in some cases until 2027. 
California

California made a big bet on producing its own insulin. There’s no ‘date certain’ for delivery

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | March 3, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom promised a “2024 delivery” for the insulin and it's still not here.
health

An Alameda County child tested positive for bird flu. Here’s why this case is different

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | November 19, 2024
The case comes as California grapples with the country’s largest bird flu outbreak among cattle and farmworkers.
Education

Gavin Newsom signs ban on artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. What to know

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 29, 2024
Starting in 2028, six common food dyes will no longer be allowed in food sold at schools because of concerns that they cause behavior and attention problems in some children.
California

A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 26, 2024
California now is one of nine states with regulations limiting health care cost increases.
Bay Area

They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California’s early-career doctors are joining unions

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 8, 2024
Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week.
health

She opened a business to deliver babies. California policies drove her out of the country

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 12, 2024
Midwives provide many of the same services as doctors in low-risk pregnancies but serving patients with Medi-Cal insurance makes the practice difficult to sustain.
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