New penalties can fine hospitals and insurers up to 125% of their overspending, with enforcement starting as early as 2028.
Tag: Health
Posted inHealth
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss. The fallout: fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Opinion: In Mendocino County classrooms, identity is not a threat
Federal bills that label gender identity as “sexual” don’t protect children — they isolate them and put schools in an impossible position.
Posted inNative News
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
The federal agency says the move reflects growing environmental and health concerns about mercury exposure among Native patients.
Posted inHealth
Three Northern California hot springs to keep you warm in the winter
Here are tips and insights from exploring three different hot springs in the area.