Medical debt relief, health worker wages, mental health staffing, and HIV are in covered in this week's top stories.
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Not a subscriber? Sign up | | | | WEEKLY Edition | | | California's $25 Health Care Hourly Wage Relies on Federal Boost, State Worker Exemption
By Don Thompson
California's nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers relies on a significant boost in federal funding. It also leaves out thousands of state employees under an agreement that is expected to win approval from state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom in the coming days. Los Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Residents
By Molly Castle Work
The most populous county in the U.S. is buying up and retiring millions of dollars in residents' medical debt as part of its plan to tackle a $2.9 billion burden. But some health experts worry the initiative could incentivize hospitals to pursue debtors rather than boost financial assistance to patients. US Judge Finds California in Contempt Over Prison Mental Health Staffing
By Don Thompson
A federal judge has found top California officials in contempt for failing to hire enough mental health professionals to adequately treat tens of thousands of incarcerated people with serious mental disorders. The judge ordered the state to pay $112 million in fines. Young Gay Latinos See Rising Share of New HIV Cases, Leading to Call for Targeted Funding
By Vanessa G. Sánchez and Devna Bose, The Associated Press and Phillip Reese
Since being diagnosed with HIV in 2022, Fernando Hermida has had to move three times to access treatment. A KFF Health News-Associated Press analysis found gay and bisexual Latino men account for a fast-growing proportion of new diagnoses and infections, showing they are falling behind in the fight against HIV. | | | | | |
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