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Ballad Health on Monday announced it would reduce prices for patients without insurance, offer discounts to those who can’t afford their high-deductible insurance plans and use artificial intelligence to determine if patients qualify for free or reduced-cost care.

Two years since the creation of Ballad, the state has yet to release quality, access and financial reports with the public.

One in four county residents — including children, seniors and disabled individuals — will see their monthly government food assistance benefits wiped out early this year now that a new federal rule to alter work requirements for food stamp recipients goes into effect.

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One question going forward is whether more centrist and independent voters will come to share concerns voiced by Republicans in the state.

Although the vast majority of individuals experiencing homelessness qualify for Medi-Cal, many fail to enroll and go without the care they need

Direct Primary Care allows patients to pay a membership fee for basic health services, but it does not include coverage for major medical situations