State Scales Back Medicaid Waiver Request From $17 Billion to $7 Billion
CMS officials reportedly have shied from the type of funding formula advanced by California’s 1115 Medicaid waiver request.
Sonoma County Releases First-of-its-Kind Survey of Farmworker Health
Many children of farmworkers are eligible for health care coverage but are not getting it. That’s one of the findings of Sonoma County’s first comprehensive health survey of its farmworkers.
Vaccinations for Day Care Workers, CCS Extension Among Avalanche of Signings
Gov. Brown signed and vetoed dozens of health-related bills in the last two days before the signing deadline, including some lesser-known legislation along with the big-ticket items.
Big Day for Health-Related Bills
The governor signed a slew of health bills yesterday, including a measure requiring insurers to issue up-to-date provider directories.
Cigarette Tax Headed Toward Ballot
After losing a bid in the state Legislature to impose a $2-per-pack cigarette tax, proponents will ask California voters to do it.
Parents of Developmentally Disabled at Regional Centers Get a Fiscal Break
Gov. Brown signed legislation this week putting parental fees at the state’s regional centers on a sliding scale.
Right-To-Die Bill’s Long Path to Law
Gov. Brown, wrestling with the idea of allowing terminally sick patients in California the right to seek medical help to end their lives, sees “comfort” in ability to consider options.
Aid for Police in Handling Mentally Ill
The governor approved two bills calling for new training practices for California peace officers in dealing with individuals with mental illnesses.
Governor Signs Bill To Address ED Delay
Gov. Brown signed a bill this week seeking to reduce long wait times in hospital emergency departments.
Court Rules Blue Cross, Blue Shield May Need To Pay State Health Premiums Tax
Two large health care service plans can be called health insurers, a court has ruled, and may be subject to California’s gross premiums tax.