California has big plans for improving mental health. Medicaid cuts could upend them
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About two-thirds of California’s $161 billion Medicaid spending comes from the federal government.
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A change of mind: How COVID’s mental health impacts transformed California’s schools
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The pandemic lifted a veil on a worsening crisis among young people.health
Trump clawed back billions in federal health grants. Here’s how much California is losing
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The CDC intends to “immediately end” pandemic-era funding, which was scheduled to last in some cases until 2027.Bay Area
Health officials reassessing harm reduction strategies as overdose deaths in SF increase
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Taking on 'sacred cows' in order to get more coordinated services, better measurement of outcomes, and accountability for government.Bay Area
Martinez medical device firm sued for fraud in marketing of cancer therapy technology
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In addition to fraud, the lawsuit raises claims for negligence, assault, battery and wrongful death.health
California’s Medi-Cal shortfall hits $6.2 billion with ‘unprecedented’ cost increases
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Some of the cost drivers include higher enrollment among immigrants without legal status as well as pharmacy costs.COVID-19
Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants
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They fear the Trump administration will abandon a promising field of medical research.California
Progressives seek health privacy protections in California, but Newsom could balk
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If the measures reach his desk, Governor Gavin Newsom could lay such legislation aside to focus on securing federal funds.California
California borrows $3.4 billion for Medicaid overrun as Congress eyes steep cuts
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The top Republican in the state Senate is demanding a hearing “so the public knows exactly where their tax dollars are going.”California
What to know about two new measles cases in CA
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The Los Angeles and Fresno public health departments each disclosed a case on Tuesday.Around Town
