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‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured

The nation’s uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California’s next governor as states stare down the biggest rise in th...

California Lands 6 Hospitals on U.S. News Honor Roll

Six California medical centers made a prestigious national list, but rankings alone may not determine where patients receive the best care.

California Weighs Penalties for Healthcare Providers That Don’t Rein In Costs

About half of U.S. adults say they can’t afford healthcare. California is among at least eight states that have set spending growth targets for the healthcare sector. It may soon i...

New report reveals barriers to health care access in Houston and Harris County

A new report from city and county health leaders revealed the biggest challenges keeping people in Houston and Harris County from getting the health care they need.

Newsom Promotes Affordable Insulin, but California’s Generic Label Off to a Slow Start

California is the first to launch state-branded insulin as Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry. But the new CalRx drug label has been slow to reach pharm...

Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off h...

As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food

Republicans say California’s use of Medicaid money for social services amounts to waste, fraud, and abuse. But even as Gov. Gavin Newsom voices concern about losing funding, he say...

Analysis: Rights for People With Disabilities Are Under Attack, but California Can Protect Them

An analysis examines disability rights challenges and California’s role in protecting accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity. The post Analysis: Rights for People With Dis...

Health Matters

Readers Share Personal Insights on Deadly Denials and Pregnancy Centers

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare

Voters in California’s 22nd Congressional District call healthcare a top priority in November’s midterm elections. Although challenger Randy Villegas has built a following among re...

$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say

States must submit Rural Health Transformation Program progress reports to the federal government, but they aren’t required to proactively post those reports, or related informatio...

Opinion: California Measures Falls in Nursing Homes. It Still Doesn’t Measure Whether Residents Can Walk

California tracks nursing home falls but overlooks residents’ mobility, despite walking ability being a key measure of recovery and independence. The post Opinion: California Measu...

State of Infant Health Care in the U.S.

A lot goes into the decision to have a baby.   More than being a physical, mental, and emotional decision, it’s also become a larger financial decision that parents must weigh befo...

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Column: What’s It Like to Travel for Medical Care? I Crossed the Border to Find Out

Earlier this year, I happened to see a social media video depicting Tijuana as a medical paradise for aging Americans, who were shown walking across the border on their way to the...

Report Shows Boyle Heights Residents Experienced Serious Health Concerns After Lineage Fire

St. John's Community Health among other health organizations released a report showing that those who live or work around the fire impacted area experienced serious health concerns...

Tracking State Rural Health Transformation Plans

KFF Health News is working to collect and post approved plans, by state, here and this database as more states respond to emails and public records requests for their documents.

Texas 2036 Report Series Examines Market Forces Driving Up Healthcare Prices in Texas

“Symptoms of an Unhealthy Market” finds pricing, not increased use of care, remains the primary driver of rising healthcare costs. Texas families with employer-sponsored coverage n...

Opinion: Big Tobacco Is Back. California Can’t Afford to Blink

A commentary explores renewed tobacco industry influence and the challenges of protecting public health in California. The post Opinion: Big Tobacco Is Back. California Can’t Affor...

They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.

They’re known for touting pandemic precautions, Affordable Care Act plans, and testing for lead in schools. This year, some former public health officials are touting themselves —...

Public Health Insurance Covers More Than 1 in 3 Americans

New Mexico (51.4%), West Virginia (46.7%) and Louisiana (46.3%) have the highest public health insurance coverage rates. The post Public Health Insurance Covers More Than 1 in 3 Am...

My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System

A nationwide shortage of psychiatric beds leaves patients waiting in emergency rooms, worsening mental health crises and straining hospitals. The post My Search for a Psychiatric B...

$50B Rural Health Transformation Program Needs More Transparency, Groups Say