California health advocates push for Medi-Cal funding
By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne KuangAdvocates gather on the steps of the state Capitol in support of…
Medi-Cal Eligibility Changes and Cuts Impact CalOptima
Leaders at CalOptima – the county-run Medi-Cal program for OC’s neediest residents – are bracing for drastic cuts…
California ends Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs
A person holds a dosage of Wegovy, a GLP-1 drug used for weight loss. (File photo by Amanda…
California ends Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs
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Letters to the Editor: Is a billionaire tax the answer to California’s healthcare woes?
Jan. 7, 2026 5 AM PT To the editor: The debate over the proposed wealth tax on California’s…
Gavin Newsom’s final year: Legacy on the line
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves the stage after addressing attendees at his inauguration for a…
California’s budget outlook turns grim amid deepening deficit despite strong revenues
GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM opened last year with a rosy forecast: Buoyed by $17 billion more in revenue than previously…
California’s budget: From surplus to $12 billion deficit
By Yue Stella YuGov. Gavin Newsom releases his revised 2025-26 budget proposal in Sacramento on May 14, 2025.…
Why Newsom is facing an $18 billion deficit
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his revised 2025-26 budget proposal in Sacramento on May…
What’s next for California healthcare?
As states figure out how to adjust to federal funding cuts, policy shifts and major Medicaid shake-ups, 2026…
Federal cuts and reversals upend California health care in 2025
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CalOptima Health – More Committed Than Ever to Quality Care for Orange County’s Most Vulnerable
Three decades ago, thoughtful Orange County supervisors, doctors, hospital executives, and civic and nonprofit leaders were concerned about…