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Individual health insurance premiums in California will go up 0.6% next year. It's the smallest increase since the launch of the federal Affordable Care Act. State officials announced the new rates on Tuesday. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a proposal to privatize medical and mental health services at the county jails. -
UCSD employees said doctors at the medical centers are treated as second-class citizens caught between hospital administrators, who see doctors as money-generating machines, and academic leaders, who expect them to conduct research and teach students without providing the necessary resources. -
The state of California reimposes restrictions on certain businesses as COVID-19 cases surge, the city of San Diego wants public input on plans to transform the Midway District, and Comic-Con International prepares an online experience this week due to the convention's cancellation. -
The dates of exposure are from August 26, 2019, to March 13, 2020. The agency is working with San Diego Unified School District officials to notify those who were potentially exposed and provide TB testing. -
Two internal audits found fault with the Shiley Eye Institute’s spending, research awards, clinical operations, inventory maintenance and policies about staff activities outside of the office. -
California is planning to keep open several makeshift hospitals that have seen few coronavirus patients but cost a bundle to operate. The “alternative case” facilities come with high costs whether or not they treat a high volume of patients. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized a contract to accept up to $3,328,000 in grant funding from the Department of State Hospitals for the program, which will provide community-based treatment for individuals who meet the state's criteria for mental health diversion. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhile the COVID 19 pandemic has been stressful for health care workers across the board, it's been especially hard on Black doctors. They're working long hours away from their families while trying to process the disturbing images of police brutality in the news right now. -
Despite pressure from the industry, it appears Gov. Newsom and state lawmakers will not shield senior care facilities from lawsuits and prosecution.
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