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With Medi-Cal set to expand, Gov. Brown leaves provider reimbursement cuts intact

A confluence of more Californian's becoming Medicaid eligible under the Affordable Care Act and a battle over provider reimbursements rates - some of the lowest in the nation - make for interesting times in the Golden State.

How a 'million-dollar patient' got off a medical merry-go-round

Starting next year, clinics in rural and urban areas will begin seeing millions of newly insured patients, and face higher expectations to keep costs down. Clinics are trying to improve the odds of keeping these patients healthy, but many are too ill or resistant to altering behavior.

Moving 875,000 Children From One State Insurance Plan To Another No Easy Task

Just how well is California doing transitioning children from the outgoing Healthy Families low-cost health insurance program to Medi-Cal? The state's version of its progress is rosier than what children's health advocates are seeing on the ground.

Healthcare crisis: Not enough specialists for the poor

Doctors say it will be virtually impossible to keep low-income patients with significant problems healthy and out of hospitals -- part of new government mandates under health reform and a linchpin for reducing medical spending -- without timely access to a specialist.

Multi-Status Families Brace For Health Care Reform

It's difficult for Norma Navarro to explain to her children why they get different treatment -- one was born in the U.S. and the other is undocumented. With implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the gap between their treatment may continue to grow.

Could California Children Moving to Medi-Cal Lose Access to Care?

On January 1, California will begin transitioning children from the Healthy Families Program, a low-cost health insurance program for kids and teens, into Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid.

Amid Recession's Dark Clouds, Good and Bad Health Insurance News for Californians

Although the number of Californians without health insurance fell in 2011, the good news is overshadowed by fewer people getting insurance through their jobs.

Crucial Test for an Outpost of Healthcare in South L.A.

At a South Los Angeles community clinic, the grand expectations of Washington policymakers meet the sobering realities of treating patients who often have poor health habits, limited resources and complex illnesses.

Top Prescribers: Do Medical License Restrictions Have Unintended Consequences?

One psychiatrist believes he was just one of many physicians with restricted medical licenses who take jobs that other doctors don’t want, often dealing with vulnerable populations.

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