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New California law requires state-regulated commercial health plans to use nationally recognized clinical standards established by nonprofit associations of clinical specialists to determine which mental health and addiction treatments they’ll cover.

State Government

As Blue Shield Takes Control Of California Vaccine Rollout, Some Counties Worry About Distribution

February 26, 2021 | Rich Ibarra | Scott Rodd | Kris Hooks

California’s vaccination goals depend on two things: vaccine supply and Blue Shield’s handling of distribution logistics. But the latter is already facing scrutiny from county health officials worried about delays in the system.

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Nevada Seeks To Address ‘Equity Crisis’ In COVID-19 Vaccine Access

February 23, 2021 | Bert Johnson

State data shows early vaccine rollout has disproportionately gone to white Nevadans. But public health officials hope a new coalition will help ensure more equitable access moving forward.

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California Aims To Address The ‘Urgent’ Needs Of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?

February 20, 2021

Kim McCoy Wade, director of California’s Department of Aging, talked to California Healthline about how the pandemic has crystallized the pressing need to address California’s rapidly aging population.

Health Care

The Squeeze Is On: Amid Recall Threat, Newsom Faces Single-Payer Dilemma

February 20, 2021

Gavin Newsom campaigned for governor promising single-payer health care in California. Three years later, is he ready to risk it?

Health Care

California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers

February 20, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the plan on Friday as part of an effort to accelerate in-person learning across the state.

Health Care

COVID-19 Testing In California Dropped By Over 30% In Recent Weeks. That Could Be A Good Sign

February 19, 2021 | Scott Rodd

The number of positive cases have steadily declined since the surge over the holidays, and positive rates are also way down.

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New California Vaccine Data Shows Racial Inequities In Distribution

February 15, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

The number of Black and Latinx Californians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is low, compared to the prevalence of these residents among priority groups and in the general state population.

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Number Of 'Significantly Disengaged' Kids At Sacramento Public Schools Has Skyrocketed During The Pandemic

February 15, 2021 | Pauline Bartolone

Before the pandemic closed schools, only a few dozen kids at Sacramento City Unified schools missed three days a week of school or more. Now, that number is almost a thousand.

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California To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Residents With Severe Health Conditions, Disabilities

February 12, 2021 | Scott Rodd | Kris Hooks

Dr. Mark Ghaly told reporters on Friday that waiting until March 15 allows the state time to increase its limited vaccine doses and build up distribution infrastructure that will give providers time to prepare.

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