Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News

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New California law offers fresh protection from steep ambulance bills
New California law offers fresh protection from steep ambulance bills
Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
November 8, 2023
2:05 pm

California is the 14th state to provide some protection against balance billing for ground ambulance rides.

Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire
Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire
Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
September 26, 2023
11:00 am

Kaiser Permanente and union representatives pledged to continue negotiating a new contract up until the last minute as the threat of the nation’s latest large-scale strike looms next month.

When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes
When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes
Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
September 22, 2023
10:00 am

Most people consider their vision to be vitally important, yet many lack an understanding of some of the most serious eye diseases.

Medi-Cal’s fragmented system can make moving a nightmare
Medi-Cal’s fragmented system can make moving a nightmare
Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
July 10, 2023
2:00 pm

Medi-Cal members who move counties are often bumped temporarily from managed care insurance plans into traditional Medi-Cal, also known as “fee for service,” in which the state pays providers directly for each service rendered.

Recovery from addiction is a journey. There’s no one-and-done solution
Recovery from addiction is a journey. There’s no one-and-done solution
Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
June 6, 2023
2:30 pm

Addiction is a chronic illness requiring constant vigilance, there’s no one-and-done solution, and relapses are part of the journey to recovery.

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