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Hospitales dicen que no rechazarán pacientes, mientras los estados se posicionan sobre inmigración
SUMMARY: California está aconsejando a los proveedores de atención médica que no incluyan el estatus migratorio de los pacientes en registros y facturas, mientras que Florida y Texas exigen que se reporte. Trump ha declarado una emergencia en la frontera y ha anulado políticas que protegen a indocumentados cerca de lugares sensibles, lo que ha generado miedo en la comunidad inmigrante y ha incrementado la reluctancia a buscar atención médica. A pesar de las disparidades en las políticas estatales, los hospitales afirman que no denegarán atención por el estatus migratorio de los pacientes, buscando garantizar su privacidad y acceso a servicios esenciales.
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Kaiser Permanente Back in the Hot Seat Over Mental Health Care, but It’s Not Only a KP Issue
SUMMARY: Kaiser Permanente (KP) has faced criticism for its mental health care services, with a $50 million state fine in 2023 due to failure in timely care and insufficient provider oversight. Ongoing strikes by KP mental health workers, citing excessive caseloads, highlight staff burnout and patient wait times. While KP claims improvements have been made, the National Union of Healthcare Workers argues for higher wages and better working conditions. Mental health care accessibility remains problematic in California, with many therapists unwilling to join insurer networks. Despite significant fines and claims of progress, KP’s mental health care services continue to be scrutinized.
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Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law
SUMMARY: Valentino Valdez, released from a Texas prison in 2019, struggled without health insurance or mental health support after years in the juvenile justice system. After expressing suicidal thoughts, he realized that earlier treatment could have significantly eased his transition to independent living. A new federal law aims to connect eligible incarcerated youth with Medicaid and CHIP services before release, potentially reducing their reoffending rates. While intended improvements in health care for these young people are significant, implementing the law in correctional facilities will require extensive changes, as many facilities currently lack the necessary systems for compliance.
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Funcionarios de California recomiendan que el estado proteja a los inquilinos del calor extremo
SUMMARY: Funcionarios de vivienda de California están pidiendo a los legisladores que establezcan estándares de refrigeración residencial, citando el alto número de muertes por calor extremo. El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario propuso una temperatura máxima interior de 82 grados Fahrenheit para las 14.6 millones de unidades residenciales del estado. A pesar de la oposición de propietarios y constructores debido a los costos, el informe sugiere incentivos para modernizar viviendas. Un estudio de 2023 muestra que el 67% de los californianos apoya estos estándares. La falta de refrigeración puede aumentar las muertes anuales a 11,300 en 2050 debido a olas de calor.
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