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Covered California's Chief Battles Vaccine Hesitancy Amid Cuts

5/7/2025

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Monica Soni, chief medical officer of Covered California, is navigating turbulent waters as federal spending cuts loom and childhood vaccination rates plummet. With nearly 2 million residents relying on federal subsidies that could vanish, Soni is determined to enhance healthcare quality and combat vaccine hesitancy, striving to uplift underserved communities in these challenging times.

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Story summary

Monica Soni, chief medical officer of Covered California, is navigating turbulent waters as federal spending cuts loom and childhood vaccination rates plummet. With nearly 2 million residents relying on federal subsidies that could vanish, Soni is determined to enhance healthcare quality and combat vaccine hesitancy, striving to uplift underserved communities in these challenging times.