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On the brink of homelessness, San Diego woman wins the Medi-Cal lottery

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Annie Malloy started getting sick in 2020. Fits of uncontrolled vomiting would hit, causing debilitating nausea and severe dehydration that would send her to the emergency room. She couldn’t keep weight on, and the vomiting got so bad she was admitted to the hospital 26 times that…

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Doubly Disadvantaged: Undocumented Women Earn Less Than Everyone Else

A new study shows how the kinds of jobs held by undocumented women, as well as the states in which they live, drive pay disparities.

Capital & Main

No one-size-fits-all for addiction

Addiction is a chronic illness requiring constant vigilance and relapses are part of the journey to recovery

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A new system in California recasts gun violence as a public health concern. It’s saving lives

Hospital-based violence intervention programs could soon see funds provided by Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program

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3 Medical Stocks for Steady Income

As the demand for healthcare solutions continues to rise, the medical industry is undergoing remarkable growth. With their solid fundamentals and reliable revenue streams, Cardinal Health (CAH), Bruker Corp. (BRKR), and Semler Scientific (SMLR) could present an opportunity to garner stable returns. Learn more….

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DeSantis wants to 'make America Florida.' That could mean many more uninsured

CUTLER BAY, Fla. — Policarpo Landaverde's series of bad breaks seemed to peak about a decade ago when he was shot in the stomach after confronting a man who stole his license plate.

Los Angeles Times

Chart of the Day: Cardinal Health - The Right Prescription

The Chart of the Day belongs to the integrated healthcare company Cardinal Health (CAH) . I found the stock by using Barchart's powerful screening functions to find stocks with the highest technical buy signals, highest Weighted Alpha, superior current momentum and having a Trend Seeker buy signal then used the...

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Calif.'s new safety net for the homeless

Governor Newsom wants to use Medi-Cal as a safety net to provide housing and other services for the homeless

Salon

In the Folds of a Major Gun Control Law, Mental Health Hope for California Youth

Can California make the most of a rare health care win?

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Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared last month that California was “done” doing business with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain said it would not distribute an abortion pill in 21 states where Republicans threatened legal action. Since then, KHN has learned that the Democratic governor must compromise on his…

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4 Medical Stocks That Could Help the Health of Investors’ Portfolios

The healthcare sector often fares well during difficult times due to the constant need for its goods and services. Therefore, quality medical stocks Novo Nordisk (NVO), AmerisourceBergen (ABC), Cardinal Health (CAH), and Haemonetics (HAE) might be the best investments for investors’ portfolios given current macroeconomic headwinds. Read on….

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4 Medical Stocks That Could Help Make You a Small Fortune

The medical industry has undergone significant expansion in recent times, and is projected to continue growing due to the increasing number of chronic diseases and the swift adoption of technology. Hence, I think fundamentally strong medical stocks McKesson (MCK), Centene (CNC), Cardinal Health (CAH), and Nature’s Sunshine Products (NATR) might…

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Prescription for housing? California wants Medicaid to cover 6 months of rent

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration is struggling to contain a worsening homelessness crisis despite record spending, is trying something bold: tapping federal health care funding to cover rent for homeless people and those at risk of losing their housing.

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California bill would require all public high schools to hand out free condoms

A high school student went to a pharmacy to purchase condoms but was turned away because of his age.

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Maternal deaths surged during the pandemic. How California is fighting that trend

LOS ANGELES — With federal data showing a surge in deaths among pregnant women during the pandemic, California advocates say it is furthering their resolve to continue trying to prevent as many of those deaths as possible.

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2 counties square off with California over mental health duties

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento and Solano counties are in a standoff with the state over mental health coverage for a portion of Medicaid patients in those counties — a dispute that threatens to disrupt care for nearly 50,000 low-income residents receiving treatment for severe mental illness.

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Community workers fan out to persuade immigrant seniors to get covered

OAKLAND, Calif. — For three years, Bertha Embriz of San Francisco has gone without health insurance, skipping annual wellness exams and recently tolerating a broken molar by trying not to chew with it. As an immigrant without legal status, the 58-year-old unpaid caregiver knew that California’s Medicaid program was closed…

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California dangles bonuses for nursing homes that add staff

SACRAMENTO, California — California is revamping how it rewards nursing homes to get them to improve patient care.

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California explores private insurance for immigrants lacking legal status. But is it affordable?

A doctor found cysts in Lilia Becerril’s right breast five years ago, but the 51-year-old lacks health insurance. She said she can’t afford the imaging to find out if they’re cancerous.

Los Angeles Times

LA County-run hospitals could expand free and discounted care

LOS ANGELES — Hospitals run by Los Angeles County could make free care available to more of their financially strapped patients under a new proposal aimed at expanding relief from medical bills.

Salon

Pill Club settles Medicaid fraud suit

An online pharmacy has reached an $18.3 million settlement over claims it defrauded the state

Chicago Sun-Times

Centene Corp. settles for $215 million on California Medicaid overbilling accusations

More than 20 states are investigating or have investigated Centene’s Medicaid pharmacy billing. The company also has agreed to pay settlements to at least 16 other states, including Illinois and Indiana.

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The 3 Best Medical Stocks to Buy for Under $100

The healthcare industry's future looks promising, thanks to the growing medical needs and technological improvements. Also, due to inelastic demand for their products and services, healthcare stocks tend to perform relatively well regardless of the economic situation. Therefore, investors could consider buying fundamentally stable medical stocks Centene (CNC), Cardinal Health…

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Fewer Medi-Cal patients got crucial treatment for hepatitis C amid pandemic

LOS ANGELES — Fewer people have gotten crucial medication for hepatitis C under Medi-Cal in recent years, troubling advocates who have pushed to expand the lifesaving treatment.

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2 Medical Stocks to Buy Before January Ends and 1 to Sell

With rising global medical requirements and continuous technological advancements, the healthcare industry is poised to remain buoyed in the near term. Therefore, quality medical stocks Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Varex Imaging (VREX) might be solid buys before January ends. However, avoiding fundamentally weak stock SmileDirectClub (SDC) could be wise. Read…

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