Phillip Reese

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Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster

California businesses saw employees’ monthly family insurance premiums rise nearly $1,000 over a 15-year period, more than double the pace of inflation. And employees’ share grew as companies shifted more of the cost to workers.

Mar 11

BRUNO/PIXABAY

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter

Heat was the underlying or contributing cause of about 1,670 deaths last year, and an increase in drug use and homelessness is a significant part of the problem

Sep 14, 2023

KHN

More Californians are dying at home. Another COVID ‘new normal’?

More than 60% of cancer deaths in New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah in 2021 occurred at home, the highest rates in the nation.

Jan 26, 2023

Covid Still Kills, But The Demographics Of Its Victims Are Shifting

California data shows that number of people dying from COVID-19— and the demographics of those falling victim — has shifted notably from the first two years.

Sep 22, 2022

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