Na Li

Currently, I am a reporter at Sing Tao Daily USA, which is the most widely known and largest circulation Chinese newspaper in the Bay Area. I report news in various areas such politics, economics, technology, entertainment, local community news and health. The health news I currently cover are the technical failures of Covered California’s website and its impact on the enrollment in the Chinese community.

Articles

What I learned reporting on Chinese-Americans’ access to care

As the number of California Medicaid enrollees signing up for coverage has grown, the number of doctors hasn't always been able to meet the demand for care. The problem has been especially acute among Chinese-Americans, many of whom struggle to find physicians willing to see them.

Healthcare Regulation and Reform

Health Insurance and Costs

Chinese American Medi-Cal patients find difficulties in accessing care

California's Medicaid expansion has extended coverage to many Chinese Americans in the state. But the imbalance between the numbers of newly insured and available providers means some doctors are swamped while patients often have difficulty accessing care. Low reimbursement rates aren't helping.

An exception to universal health insurance: The undocumented

This piece, by 2014 California Health Journalism Fellow Na Li, appeared in Sing Tao on June 1, 2014. It has been translated from Chinese.

Does Covered California Really Work?

While the mission of Covered California is to provide affordable health insurance to Californians, there may be some unexpected problems coming along with it.

Reporting Topics

Reporting Topics

Reporting Topics

Reporting Topics

Reporting Topics

Na Li

Articles

What I learned reporting on Chinese-Americans’ access to care

Chinese American Medi-Cal patients find difficulties in accessing care

An exception to universal health insurance: The undocumented

Does Covered California Really Work?