Tag Archives: Health
Fearing to Sign-Up for Health Care.
MONDAY, MAY 22 PROGRAM # 8071 12:00 PM PST. Fearing to Sign-Up for Health Care. Immigrant families are worrying about signing up or renew coverage for their undocumented children in Medi-Cal fearing their personal information may be used to deport them. About 190,000 kids enrolled in Medi-Cal after California passed the Health4AllKids law a year […]
The Health Care Vote.
THURSDAY, MAY 11 PROGRAM # 8064 12:00 PM PT The Health Care Vote. After a controversial health care bill was narrowly passed in the House, Republican congressmembers from California go back home on recess to face angry constituents. At least seven of those Republicans who voted for the bill are now in trouble, over questions […]
The House’s Health Care Repeal Bill.
MONDAY, MAY 8 PROGRAM # 8061 12:00 PM PST. The House’s Health Care Repeal Bill. House Republicans passed a controversial bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The new bill, called the American Health Care Act, would impose a massive cut to Medicaid, weaken protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and cut taxes […]
Philly’s Soda Tax. Also, Fight for a Parkinson’s Cure.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 8045 12:00 PM PST. Philly’s Soda Tax. The beverage industry is fighting against Philadelphia after the city council voted to impose a tax on sweetened drinks to fund pre-K and community schools and parks and libraries. The tax went into effect on January 1st. Health advocates are supporting the city […]
Trumpcare Collapses.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 PROGRAM # 8030 12:00 PM PST. Trumpcare Collapses. The Republican plan to repeal and replace Obama’s health law imploded after their leader Ryan couldn’t gather the votes from his majority. Among the hardest hit by the bill would have been low-income people in conservative counties and Republican-run congressional districts. Analysts comment on […]
Women and AIDS. Also. Republicans’ Bill to Replace ACA; California’s Single Payer.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 PROGRAM # 8014 12:00 PM PT Women and AIDS. More than 230,000 women and girls are HIV-positive in the US and many are not getting care or don’t have the virus under control. An HIV-positive patient is using her personal experience to help Latinas protect themselves and fight against the stigma of […]
Plans to Replace Obamacare.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2 PROGRAM # 8009 12:00 PM PT Plans to Replace Obamacare. In his address to Congress this week, President Trump called the current healthcare system a disaster that’s imploding and called on Congress to agree on a plan to replace it. He promoted a system in which consumers would purchase insurance with the […]
Time for Universal Health in California? Also, Tillerson and Kelly in Mexico.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 PROGRAM # 8004 12:00 PM PT Time for Universal Health in California? Lawmakers in California are introducing a bill to create a single-payer health care system to ensure coverage for every Californian. The imminent repeal in Washington of the Affordable Care Act, action where the state has the most to lose, spurred […]
Alzheimer’s Ravaging Latinos. Also, Republicans Target Medicare.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 PROGRAM # 7993 12:00 PM PST. Alzheimer’s Ravaging Latinos. Experts predict a dramatic rise of Alzheimer’s cases among Latinos. In the next years, the disease will affect millions of Latino elders. News reporters covering the health beat comment on the emotional and financial strain on family caregivers, the efforts to help families […]
Price and Plans to Replace ACA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 PROGRAM # 7989 12:00 PM PT Price and Plans to Replace ACA. As health nominee Tom Price, a Republican congressman, sails through rough waters in the Senate’s confirmation process, Republicans in Congress introduce the first bills to replace the Affordable Care Act. Analysts discuss the issues that are dogging the controversial nomination […]
