Exchange Mum on Premium Payments
Roughly half a million Californians signed up for health insurance through Covered California starting Jan. 1, but one month later it’s still unclear how many of those enrollees paid their premiums.
Predicting Future of Ratings in Health Care
We asked stakeholders and futurists to gaze into their crystal balls to predict how health care ratings might evolve beyond the growing but disjointed efforts of public and private groups issuing report cards on hospitals, physicians, insurers and other parts of the system.
The CARE Act: A New GOP Approach to the ACA or a Missed Opportunity?
The Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility and Empowerment Act — released last week by three GOP senators — would keep some of the Affordable Care Act’s provisions, making it different than other plans to replace the law. Here’s a look at how health policy experts are viewing the proposal.
State Alters Rollout of Duals Project
The launch of the state’s duals demonstration project still is slated for April 1, but with some county-specific delays and a few changes in Los Angeles County.
Poll of State College Students Breaks Stereotypes of ‘Young Invincibles’
The big barrier for health care insurance among young people is price not indifference, according to a new poll of state college students. The findings seem to contradict a common theme about “young invincibles” who don’t think they need health insurance.
New Stem Cell Genomics Research Center May Put Calif. in Global Leadership Role
California’s stem cell agency last week launched a $40 million research project officials hope will put the state in a global leadership role in the emerging field of examining and manipulating genetic makeup of stem cells.
Assembly Passes Continuity of Care Bill
Insurers would be required to cover a complete course of certain treatments despite termination of coverage under a bill approved unanimously last week by the state Assembly.
Information Exchange Efforts Outlined
California health information exchange officials have produced a series of webinars examining innovations and developments throughout the state.
Dual Eligibles Transition Sparks Worries
California health officials want to move one million Californians who qualify for Medi-Cal and Medicare into managed care. Advocates worry the state will not properly prepare seniors for the transition.
Study Shows Decline in Emergency Services Use Among Newly Insured
A new UCLA study showed a correlation between having health insurance and using fewer emergency department services — one of the primary cost-saving tenets of the Affordable Care Act.