California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It Won鈥檛 Pay Off.
California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor鈥檚 $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that one company has yet to make its app available on Android, and social workers worry youths who need clinical care won鈥檛 get referrals.
Paris Hilton Speaks up for California鈥檚 鈥楾roubled鈥 Teens
Heiress Paris Hilton is on a mission to shine a light on the 鈥渢roubled teen industry,鈥 a largely unregulated multibillion-dollar industry that is gaining public scrutiny for alleged abuse of vulnerable youths. Hilton told state lawmakers in Sacramento on Monday she was subjected to abuse disguised as therapy decades ago when she was housed in […]
Paris Hilton Backs California Bill Requiring Sunshine on 鈥楾roubled Teen Industry鈥
Celebrity hotel heiress Paris Hilton is expanding her campaign for more public reporting on residential therapeutic centers鈥 use of restraints and seclusion rooms in disciplining teens, setting her sights on legislation in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Estos programas no tienen supervisi贸n federal y han sido expuestos por disturbios, agresiones e incluso muertes de menores, lo que ha generado una resistencia para proteger los derechos de los j贸venes.
Emergency Physicians Decry Surprise Air-Ambulance Bills
Emergency room doctors say insurers are increasingly declining to cover costly air-ambulance rides for critically ill patients, claiming they aren鈥檛 medically necessary. And the National Association of EMS Physicians says the No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, is partly to blame. The law protects patients from many out-of-network medical bills by requiring insurers and providers […]
A Mom鈥檚 $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby鈥檚 Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary?
There are legal safeguards to protect patients from big bills like out-of-network air-ambulance rides. But insurers may not pay if they decide the ride wasn鈥檛 medically necessary.
Tal vez tu cr茅dito ya no se destruya por una cuenta m茅dica impaga
Rob Bonta, fiscal general de California, anunci贸 que est谩 apoyando una legislaci贸n para impedir que la deuda m茅dica aparezca en los informes de cr茅dito del consumidor.
California Attorney General Boosts Bill Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has thrown his weight behind state Sen. Monique Lim贸n鈥檚 legislation to bar unpaid medical bills from showing up on consumer credit reports. If passed, California would join just a few other states with such protections.
Even in Bright-Blue California, Abortion Is on the Ballot
The race to replace the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein is in full swing in California. Although the state enshrined abortion rights into its constitution, the prospect of a national abortion ban has the candidates vying for a Senate seat putting a spotlight on reproductive rights. Or, at least the Democrats are. Steve Garvey, a […]
In Los Angeles, Occupational Therapists Tapped to Help Homeless Stay Housed
Los Angeles County is deploying a small team of occupational therapists to help newly housed individuals adjust to life indoors. Therapists are trained to recognize disabilities and help with basic living skills, such as hygiene and cleanliness, that can help prevent clients from getting evicted or slipping back onto the streets.
Rising Suicide Rate Among Hispanics Worries Community Leaders
The suicide rate for Hispanics in the United States has increased significantly over the past decade. The reasons are varied, say community leaders and mental health experts, citing factors such as language barriers, poverty, and a lack of bilingual mental health professionals.
What the Health Care Sector Was Selling at the J.P. Morgan Confab
When bankers and investors flocked to San Francisco for the largest gathering of health care industry investors, the buzz was all about artificial intelligence, the next hit weight-loss drug, and new opportunities to make money through nonprofit hospitals.
L铆deres comunitarios alarmados por el aumento de la tasa de suicidios en hispanos
Incluso ni帽os hispanos en edad escolar han intentado hacerse da帽o o han expresado pensamientos suicidas, indican investigaciones.
New Doula Benefit 鈥楲ife-Changing鈥 for California Mom
Doulas, independent workers who act as advocates for birthing parents, have been shown to help prevent pregnancy complications and improve the health of both mothers and babies. California鈥檚 Medicaid program started covering their services this year, but some doulas say bureaucratic obstacles and inadequate pay prevent their effective use.
El condado de Los Angeles ofrece terapia virtual gratuita de salud mental para estudiantes
La teleterapia desempe帽a un papel cada vez m谩s importante en las escuelas del pa铆s, a medida que educadores y trabajadores sociales se enfrentan a la presi贸n de abordar los crecientes problemas de salud mental.
LA County Invests Big in Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy for K-12 Students
California is spending almost $5 billion to address a growing youth mental health crisis. In Los Angeles County, a contract with teletherapy provider Hazel Health is funding free therapy sessions for all interested students. School districts are grateful for the additional support, but express concerns about the remote arrangement.
鈥業鈥檓 So Burned Out鈥: Fighting to See a Specialist Amplified Pain for Riverside County Woman
Teresa Johnson has been in extreme pain for more than a year after what she believes was a severe allergic reaction to iodine. Her Medi-Cal plan approved her referral to a specialist, but it took her numerous phone calls, multiple complaints, and several months to book an appointment.
Legislatura aprueba la propuesta de Newsom para reformar la Ley de Servicios de Salud Mental
Newsom prometi贸 que la reci茅n rebautizada Ley de Servicios de Salud Mental construir铆a 10,000 nuevas camas y viviendas para personas sin hogar con necesidades de salud mental.
California Legislature Passes Gov. Newsom鈥檚 Proposal to Retool Mental Health Services Act
The California Legislature greenlighted Gov. Gavin Newsom鈥檚 latest plan to build more housing and increase addiction treatment as part of his response to the state鈥檚 homelessness and drug crises.
Patients in California County May See Refunds, Debt Relief From Charity Care Settlement
As hospitals are criticized for skimping on financial assistance, Santa Clara County has agreed to notify 43,000 former patients of possible billing reductions as part of a settlement. Some patients had sued, alleging the county鈥檚 hospital system sent them to collections for bills they shouldn鈥檛 have received.
