After the state unwisely expanding Medi-Cal in recent years, the program has descended into a fiscal crisis. Now Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes to roll back some of the expansions, but it may be too ...

Locally elected Republican Reps. Vince Fong and David Valadao expressed appreciation Wednesday for a federal move that ...

California is facing an access to vision care crisis. Reimbursement rates are so low providing care costs more than what providers are paid.

The federal cuts to health care programs next year will affect thousands of people in Merced County and create gaps in the safety net that can't be remedied by county and state government. While most ...

When you’re healthy, talking about medical insurance can be boring. But when you’re sick, have an injury, or are managing a chronic health condition, access to quality medical care becomes essential.

The reconciliation package now being debated in the U.S. House of Representatives will reform Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, the state-run safety-net health insurance program for the ...

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The grants include $11.3 million in the current fiscal year. The grants are being announced as Medi-Cal plans prepare for budget challenges. An Oxnard-area clinic, a mental health initiative, cancer ...