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In a Nation Growing Hostile Toward Drugs and Homelessness, Los Angeles Tries Leniency

By Angela Hart July 8, 2025 KFF Health News Original

A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction. County officials say criminalization only worsens homelessness.

The Homeless Are Dying In Record Numbers On The Streets Of L.A.

By Anna Gorman and Harriet Blair Rowan April 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Deaths of homeless people in Los Angeles County have jumped 76% in the past five years, outpacing the growth of the homeless population, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the coroner’s data. Experts say drug and alcohol abuse are significant factors.

Treating Domestic Violence As A Medical Problem

By Anna Gorman January 29, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Health care professionals increasingly collaborate with anti-abuse advocates to identify victims and ensure they get the help they need. One women’s center is opening a shelter on the campus of a large public hospital in Los Angeles.

Beyond The Shattered Lives And Bodies, Money Worries Weigh On Las Vegas Victims

By Anna Gorman October 27, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Many of the gunshot survivors who suffered serious injuries face not only high deductibles and out-of-network charges but also lost wages.

Moms Of Children With Rare Genetic Illness Push For Wider Newborn Screening

By Anna Gorman October 5, 2017 KFF Health News Original

California is one of only a handful of states nationwide that screens babies for the gene mutation that causes a rare brain disease — a test that dramatically increases a sick child’s chances of survival.

For Low-Income Drug Users, Medi-Cal Offers A Fresh Start

By Anna Gorman September 8, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Under a five-year agreement with the federal government, California is using Medicaid dollars to expand drug treatment, including more inpatient care and a broader range of medications.

Lag In Brain Donation Hampers Understanding Of Dementia In Blacks

By Anna Gorman August 9, 2017 KFF Health News Original

A long history of racism and cruel experimentation in health care are among the reasons African-American families oppose donating patients’ brains for study.

Calif. Officials Sound Alarm, Envisioning $114B Hit To Medi-Cal Under U.S. Senate Bill

By Anna Gorman June 28, 2017 KFF Health News Original

“Nothing is safe — no population, no services,” the director of the nation’s largest Medicaid program said Wednesday. GOP leaders say they seek to cut costs and widen consumer choices.

A Safety-Net Medical Center Wrestles With Specter Of ‘Repeal’

By Anna Gorman February 24, 2017 KFF Health News Original

San Mateo Medical Center is among hundreds of safety-net hospitals in California and across the country that stand to lose big if the federal government slashes support for Medicaid and insurance exchanges.

Meals On Wheels Wants To Be The ‘Eyes and Ears’ For Hospitals, Doctors

By Anna Gorman January 10, 2017 KFF Health News Original

By checking up on the health and safety of meal recipients, volunteers for the nonprofit network can provide valuable information to medical providers and help ensure better care.

California Tests Electronic Database For End-Of-Life Wishes

By Anna Gorman December 7, 2016 KFF Health News Original

San Diego and Contra Costa counties are piloting a registry so emergency responders can know quickly how much treatment patients want.

Staying Out Of The Closet In Old Age

By Anna Gorman October 17, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Many aging gays and lesbians who have lived openly for decades are finding that the world of assisted living and nursing homes can be decidedly less accommodating.

Gaps In Care Persist During Transition From Hospital To Home

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco September 6, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A partnership between San Diego County and four health systems seeks to bridge the longstanding gap between hospitals and social services.

‘America’s Other Drug Problem’: Copious Prescriptions For Hospitalized Elderly

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco August 30, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Older people are often given a huge number of medications, and many of them are unnecessary or even harmful.

Geriatric ERs Reduce Stress, Medical Risks For Elderly Patients

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco August 23, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Overcrowding and chaos in traditional emergency rooms can harm seniors’ health. That’s prompting some hospitals to open ERs designed specifically for the elderly.

Elderly Patients In The Hospital Need To Keep Moving

By Anna Gorman August 16, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Spending too much time in their hospital beds can leave older patients sicker than when they were first admitted.

Elderly Hospital Patients Arrive Sick, Often Leave Disabled

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco August 9, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Some hospitals try to avoid sharp declines in the health of elderly patients by treating them in special units geared to their specific needs. This story is the first in a KHN series on the challenges hospitals face with an aging population.

Web Briefing Transcript: Covering Caregiving, Dec. 2, 2015

By Kathleen Hayden December 27, 2015 Page

This transcript is lightly edited for clarity. | Get More Webinar Resources Mary Agnes Carey: Hello and welcome. My name is Mary Agnes Carey, and I’m partnerships editor and a senior correspondent for KFF Health News. Thanks for joining today’s webinar on “Covering Caregiving: Background and strategies for reporters examining the role for families, governments and […]

Study Finds No Harm In Allowing Surgeons-In-Training To Work Longer Shifts

By Jordan Rau February 2, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Researchers found little difference in patient outcomes or satisfaction after placing restraints on medical residents’ working conditions in the past decade. Officials have previously sought to prevent inexperienced doctors from making mistakes caused by fatigue.

Hoping To Live, These Doctors Want A Choice In How They Die

By Anna Gorman March 30, 2015 KFF Health News Original

In a California lawsuit seeking to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medications at patients’ request, two plaintiffs are physicians with serious illnesses. Both want the option of choosing to end their lives.

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