Accelerated Medical School Proposal Could Yield More Physicians, Less Debt
A new Assembly bill proposes a three-year curriculum at California medical schools — a shorter track that could help students by lowering loan debt and help the state by producing physicians faster.
Continuity of Care Bill Goes to Governor
A bill aimed at making sure patients can complete a course of treatment despite changes in insurance coverage sailed through the Legislature and is now waiting for the governor’s signature.
Legislative Analyst Pushes for Better Oversight of Health Care Services
As state lawmakers evaluate the possibility of reversing a 10% Medi-Cal provider cut, an official from the Legislative Analyst’s Office said he is concerned by a lack of legislative oversight and accountability over state health policy.
California Rep. Bera Co-Sponsors Bill To Curb Medical Malpractice Risk, Save Money
A new national legislative proposal is designed to use evidence-based medicine to improve patient health, save money and reduce risk of medical malpractice lawsuits.
LA Care Passes Duals Readiness Review
CMS officials gave the green light yesterday for LA Care to participate in California’s duals demonstration project, though the insurer still will miss half a year of automatic enrollment.
‘We Ain’t Done Yet,’ Steinberg Says at Legislative Hearing on Autism Coverage
Access to autism coverage has improved in California in the past year but major steps still need to be taken according to experts at a state Senate hearing yesterday, including State Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg, author of an autism bill signed into law in 2011.
Survey: Better Access to Autism Care, but Co-Pays Too High for Many Families
A survey to be released at a legislative hearing today shows access to autism services increased for California families as a result of a new state law, but some families were unable to afford co-payments and deductibles under new regulations established after the law took effect.
Advocates Say State Cooperating With Possible Revamp of Notices to Duals
As the May 1 launch of much of the state’s duals demonstration project gets closer, concerns about its implementation have increased, but advocates are encouraged by state officials’ willingness to listen and respond to worries.
New Autism Designation Promises To Be A Central Topic at Annual Conference
How a new designation for one type of autism could alter insurance coverage may be a central topic of discussion at an annual statewide behavior analysis conference starting today in Burlingame.
Homeless Motel-Clinic Program Honored
A pair of innovators who started a post-hospital recuperative program for homeless people in Southern California will be honored today in Sacramento for their work.