Oakland Hospital Prepares for Affordable Care Act

Facilities like Oakland's Highland Hospital are the backbone of California's public health safety-net. Many of the state?s uninsured come to public hospitals like Highland to get care. They treat the complex and varied health needs of diverse populations, often while managing tight budgets. We visit the emergency department at Highland to talk with Kathleen Clanon, associate chief medical officer for Alameda Health System, the county network that runs the hospital.