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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.science
UC San Francisco researcher wins Breakthrough Prize for multiple sclerosis discovery
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His work opens the possibility of treating MS with antiviral drugs, and for the development of a vaccine for EBV to prevent MS altogether.Crime & Safety
No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat
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Safety belts and airbags aren’t fitted for smaller bodies, so California law is taking precautions.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
