Kenny Goldberg
Health ReporterKenny Goldberg covered health for KPBS, where he reported on a wide range of health-related topics. His radio and television work garnered three Golden Mike awards, Best in Show from the Society of Professional Journalists, and numerous other honors. He has also been awarded fellowships from the New York Times Foundation and the National Press Foundation. In addition to his work for KPBS, Kenny was a frequent contributor to the California Report, heard on public radio stations throughout California. A Seattle native, Kenny graduated from the University of Washington, and began his broadcasting career in the news departments of KOGO and KSDO in San Diego. In his spare time, Kenny loves to practice tai chi, hike, and travel with his wife, Angela.
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The organ transplant policies of Anthem Blue Cross are being challenged in a Los Angeles court room. A patient is accusing the insurer of automatically denying his request for an out-of-network liver transplant.
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A bill to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana has been re-introduced in the state assembly. Supporters say the current prohibition against the drug just doesn't work.
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Nearly half of all San Diego teenagers have sexual intercourse by the time they graduate from high school. Even so, many of these teens don't know how to prevent pregnancy or how to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases. -
A new analysis finds the governor's budget would cause most disabled seniors to lose the services that allow them to live independently. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research says about a half million seniors would be affected statewide.
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Patients who are covered by Anthem Blue Cross may have trouble finding a physical or occupational therapist who will accept their insurance. A growing number of therapists are rejecting new contracts with Anthem that pay them half of their normal rate.
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Unless the U.S. Senate acts soon, newly unemployed people won't get a federal subsidy to help them pay for their health insurance. The subsidy covers 65 percent of the cost.
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