Michelle Faust
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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LA County's ethnic diversity may be protecting it from higher opioid overdose rates
L.A. County's opioid OD rate is much lower than the overall U.S. rate. The county’s leader in substance abuse prevention says racial and ethnic diversity could be a factor. → Read More
Audio: Kids with disabilities face a tough transition to adult care
Growing up, Lauren Messer had a large team to help her deal with her rare neurological disease. Now that she's 21, her mom is scrambling to assemble a new team. → Read More
Audio: The lowdown on high deductible health plans (Hint: there are risks)
High deductible health insurance doesn't turn out to be a great option for people with chronic health conditions and people with lower incomes. → Read More
LA church greenlights overnight parking for some homeless
St. Mary's Episcopal Church will allow people living in five vehicles to park in its lot overnight. The nonprofit behind the arrangement is working to get more churches and synagogues to sign on. → Read More
Critically ill Medi-Cal patients just got a new benefit — palliative care
The California law went into effect at the beginning of 2018. Doctors are learning more — along with patients. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Slideshow: Bill aims to make it easier for community clinics to help disaster victims
Currently, clinics can't get reimbursed by Medi-Cal for services provided at shelters or evacuation centers. Legislation in Sacramento would change that. → Read More
California is past peak flu — but you should still get vaccinated
The state's flu season peaked around New Year's, but it's still widespread. Public health officials say it's not too late to get a flu shot. → Read More
Audio: These legal hurdles could trip up universal health care in California
There are several state and federal laws that could be obstacles to efforts to move to universal health care. Here's a quick list. → Read More
300,000 protest Trump at Women's March in Los Angeles
Marches in L.A., San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento are among some 200 planned around the world this weekend in opposition to Trump policies and to protest sexual assault and harassment. → Read More
3 things to listen for at the gubernatorial town hall Saturday
It will be the first time the candidates have faced each other in public to answer questions. → Read More
Cover your mouth, wash your hands, there's lots of flu around
It's been a worse-than-usual flu season so far. Clinics and hospitals are seeing more people than they usually do. → Read More
Audio: Denti-Cal has more bite in 2018
The new year means the state will once again cover things like root canals and partial dentures for adults on Medi-Cal. The legislature limited coverage during the Great Recession. → Read More
Slideshow: How teens are teaching each other the meaning of consent
Los Angeles high schoolers in The Talk Project lead workshops for fellow teens about how to understand and deal with sexual harassment and assault. → Read More
Deadline is Friday for January Covered California plans
It's the last day to sign up for Covered California health insurance policies that begin Jan. 1. Procrastinators will still have a little more time. → Read More
Audio: California could lose $2.7 billion in kids' health funding and there's no backup plan
There's no backup plan to address a potential $2.7 billion shortfall if Congress doesn't renew a health care program for lower-income children by the end of the year. → Read More
Audio: California clinics face deep cuts if Congress doesn't act soon
It’s been nearly two months since Congress missed its deadline to renew funding for community health centers. Without more money, clinic leaders warn of cutbacks. → Read More
Have you updated who should get your money once you pass?
California tracked down hundreds of people who were owed a total of $11 million. They missed out on this money because their loved ones didn't update who should get their estate. → Read More
California fines Anthem Blue Cross $5 million for ignoring customer complaints
Health regulators say Anthem Blue Cross is guilty of hundreds of "systemic" violations of its customer grievance policy. The insurer "strongly disagrees" with the findings. → Read More
No Obamacare mandate could mean higher health costs in CA
The latest attempt to repeal the individual mandate was added to the GOP tax plan Tuesday. If it passes, Californians could eventually see higher insurance premiums. → Read More
Audio: CA hospitals scramble to deal with shortage of saline drip bags
When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, it disrupted the operations of a leading manufacturer of saline IV bags. Hospitals says they're meeting demand. → Read More