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The U.S. Was on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030 — Then Came the Federal Public Health Cuts That Are Dismantling the Programs Doing It

Federal public health cuts are jeopardizing hepatitis C elimination programs in California, putting testing and curative treatment access at risk.

Medical Daily

In 26 Days, Hundreds of Thousands of LA County Residents Will Lose Medi-Cal Dental Coverage — And Most Don't Know It's Happening

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Medi-Cal beneficiaries could lose dental coverage on July 1, 2026, raising concerns about worsening diabetes, oral health complications, and reduced access to preventive care.

Medical Daily

LA County Health Services Braces for $700M Crisis After Medi-Cal Rollback Hits 200,000 Residents

On May 28, 2026, the County of Los Angeles made it official: LA Health Services announced it is undergoing strategic service relocations as a direct response to what the county calls an "unprecedented budget crisis."

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In California Governor’s Race, Xavier Becerra Walks Away From Single-Payer

Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.

Capital & Main

The Real Stakes Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Fight: Health Care Access

A hospital CEO says looming Medicaid reductions threaten vulnerable residents and the state’s health system.

Capital & Main

California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid

As Trump-backed law threatens Medicaid and SNAP eligibility for millions, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage.

Capital & Main

California Update: Senior Rental Programs Offering Up to $7,000/Year in Support for Low-Income Households

If you’re a senior struggling with rising rent, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you may not be out of options. Across California, a mix of...

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California files felony charges against 21 people in alleged $267m hospice fraud scheme

Suspects allegedly bought 14 hospice companies and used stolen identities to fraudulently bill state health plan

The Guardian - US

The Least-Bad Option: A County Sales Tax to Save California Health Clinics

Bay Area and L.A. residents weigh a regressive fix as funding cuts threaten basic care for the uninsured.

Capital & Main

California's Billionaire Tax Won't Save Hospitals

The state's funding crisis is driven by a third-party payment system in which roughly 90 cents of every American health care dollar is paid by someone other than the patient.

Reason

From Invisibility to Inclusion: A ‘Generational Shift’ on Menopause Care

Menopause is an inevitable life stage for women, but many don't receive adequate medical care. New California legislation aims to expand access, but excludes millions on Medi-Cal.

Capital & Main

California Expands CalFresh Food Aid With New Support Efforts for Older Adults and People With Disabilities

California operates one of the most robust social safety nets in the entire country, but recent federal and state budget shifts have introduced massive confusion into the system. Starting in early 2026, a series of highly complex rule changes began altering how millions of residents access their Medi-Cal and CalFresh…

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Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care

Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.

Capital & Main

Boring Is Beautiful: Why Johnson & Johnson Is Beating the Tech Sector

Johnson & Johnson provides stability through decades of dividend growth while pivoting to high-margin medical technology to outperform the volatile market.

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Capital & Main

What It’s Like On the Front Line as Health Care Cuts Start to Hit

Pattie Lopez, whose job is to help patients access public health coverage at Venice Family Clinic, says the volume and scope of cuts to Medi-Cal and Covered California are unlike anything else she’s seen in 23 years.

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6 Prescription Access Problems Reported by Seniors in California

For seniors in the Golden State, picking up a prescription used to be a five-minute errand. In 2026, it became a logistical nightmare. The landscape...

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The “Gift” Warning: Why Giving Money to Grandkids in 2026 Could Stop Your Medi-Cal Coverage

Giving a little cash to grandkids feels like the kind of generosity nobody should have to second-guess. But in 2026, California brought back rules that...

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Medi-Cal’s $130K Asset Trap: Why Your January Bank Balance Could Stop Your Coverage

If you are a California senior who has spent the last two years breathing a sigh of relief regarding your healthcare eligibility, that peace of...

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California Risks Repeating Minnesota's Billion-Dollar Fraud Disaster as Whistleblowers Expose $250 Billion in Alleged Waste

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and controller hopeful Herb Morgan demand federal investigation after whistleblower tips reveal alleged systematic looting.

Capital & Main

Where Will Gov. Newsom’s Evolution on Health Care Leave Californians?

As he heads into his final year in Sacramento — and mulls a presidential campaign — some in the Golden State have gained access to more care, others not so much.

Capital & Main

Can California Claw Back Some Medi-Cal Care?

Trump's “Beautiful Bill” is set to drive millions of Americans from Medicaid. The Golden State’s leaders are trying to lessen the damage.

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Desperate Times: ‘If We Do Not Do This … There Will Be Tragedy After Tragedy.’

A proposed ballot initiative would tax California’s billionaires’ wealth to stabilize Medicaid amid sharp federal cuts.

Barchart

Is BLDE Stock a Buy as Blade Air Mobility Rebrands?

Blade Air Mobility is rebranding as Strata Critical Medical, signaling a strategic shift to healthcare logistics. Could the refocus boost BLDE stock?

Capital & Main

Health Care CEO Warns of a System on the Brink

Jarrod McNaughton, who leads Inland Empire Health Plan, says the math points to a crisis California’s safety net can’t sustain.

MarketBeat

Joby Deal Gives Blade New Direction, But Stock Lacks Lift

Blade’s pivot to medical logistics shows promise, but its stock may remain volatile until the $125M Joby deal closes in 2026

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