Samantha Young, KHN

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States begin tapping Medicaid dollars to combat gun violence
States begin tapping Medicaid dollars to combat gun violence
Samantha Young, KHN
January 8, 2024
7:00 am

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New York and Oregon have passed laws approving the use of Medicaid money for gun violence prevention.

Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way.
Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way.
Samantha Young, KHN
April 6, 2023
11:30 am

California is legally bound to continue doing business with Walgreens through the state’s massive Medicaid program, health law experts said.

In California, Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers
In California, Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers
Samantha Young, KHN
February 15, 2023
3:30 pm

Union-aligned Democrats were set to introduce legislation Wednesday mandating a statewide $25 minimum wage for health workers and support staffers, likely setting up a pitched battle with hospitals, nursing homes, and dialysis clinics.

Centene agrees to $215 million settlement with California for alleged Medicaid overfilling
Centene agrees to $215 million settlement with California for alleged Medicaid overfilling
Samantha Young, KHN
February 9, 2023
3:30 pm

The agreement announced Wednesday makes California at least the 17th state to settle pharmacy billing claims totaling $939 million with the St. Louis-based insurance giant.

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