April Dembosky
Health correspondent at KQED News reporting on health policy and public-health programs; provides reporting and context on California's CalRx insulin rollout.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 55min
CalRx to Offer Cheap Insulin, and Other Prescription Drugs Could Be Next
April Dembosky, health correspondent at KQED News, discusses California's innovative CalRx insulin program that promises $11 insulin pens. Chris Noble, a type 1 diabetes patient and advocate, shares his personal struggles with insulin costs. Dr. Mariana Socal from Johns Hopkins analyzes the implications of this move on drug pricing and policy. They explore how CalRx cuts out middlemen, could disrupt pharmaceutical markets, and aims to make essential medications more accessible, potentially transforming healthcare affordability.
Nov 29, 2023 • 26min
Mental Health Treatment—by Court Order
Guest April Dembosky, health correspondent for KQED, discusses California's new 'CARE courts' designed to assist individuals with psychotic disorders. They explore the controversy surrounding court-ordered mental health treatment and the challenges of involuntary commitment. The connection between mental illness, homelessness, and the housing crisis in California is also examined.
