Health Care Reform

ConsumerWatch: Some Californians To Receive Health Insurance Rebates

More than a million Californians will receive rebates from their health insurers next week. The refunds are the first tangible results of the federal health care overhaul.

2012/07/25

KCBS In Depth: Push For States To Opt In On Affordable Care Act

Now that the Affordable Care Act has been ruled on by the highest court in the land, participation in the health insurance program is the next hurdle for proponents. And, it stands to reason that the medical community will have a lot to say to state officials across the nation who are thinking of “opting out.”

2012/07/02

Calif. Likely Among First States With Health Insurance Exchange

After Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act, several million Californians could be among the first in the nation to qualify for government subsidized insurance because of state efforts.

2012/06/29

Doctors Say California To Face Care Shortage Following Reform

Millions of Californians who don’t have medical insurance will within two years, now that the Supreme Court has upheld President Barack Obama’s health care reform law.

2012/06/29

Bay Area Elected Officials Hail Supreme Court Ruling On Affordable Care Act

Bay Area elected officials are responding enthusiastically to Thursday’s historic Supreme Court ruling upholding most of the federal Affordable Care Act.

2012/06/28

California Officials: Bring On Health Care Reform

The decision, health and insurance officials say, perfectly positions California to add 6 million residents to the ranks of the insured by a 2014 deadline.

2012/06/28

Obamacare supporters and protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to find out the ruling on the Affordable Health Act June 28, 2012 in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Californians Divided Over Supreme Court Health Care Ruling

Californians are divided over Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act according to a new poll conducted for CBS 5.

2012/06/28

KCBS Cover Story: Return Of The House Call

For those too young to remember, once upon a time doctors really did make house calls. And in the Bay Area, they’re starting to do it again – and it may even become a more common practice once President Obama’s health care reform law takes full effect.

2012/06/04

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Thousands In Contra Costa Co. Missing Out On Free Health Insurance

An estimated 53,000 residents in Contra Costa County are eligible for free health care under the Low Income Health Program, but just over 10,000 people are enrolled.

2012/02/15

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gestures speaking before the Commonwealth Club Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in San Francisco. Clinton delivered a speech regarding climate change, American leadership, and the future of women. (AP)

Secretary Of State Clinton Talks About World Health Care At APEC Conference In San Francisco

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about world health care at a gathering of business and government leaders at San Francisco’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference.

2011/09/17

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