Latest California Healthline Stories
Breakthrough Deal for Nursing Facilities
The state could effectively reverse a 10% cut in reimbursements for one type of Medi-Cal provider — urban, hospital-based skilled nursing facilities. The deal was done by amending language in a bill that’s about to hit the Legislature floor.
War of Words Over Abortion Clinics Only Interruption in Quiet March of Bill Passage
The Assembly and Senate are moving swiftly and relatively quietly through a mountain of bills this week. The only rubble in the health care legislation road has been over building standards at clinics offering abortions.
Deadline Nears for U.S. Supreme Court Appeal of 10% Medi-Cal Provider Cut
Legislation has stalled to rescind all or part of the state’s controversial 10% Medi-Cal provider rate cut. That leaves one big option still open — appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lawmakers Shooting for 100 Bills a Day
The California Legislature is dealing with bills — including a number of health-related measures — at an accelerated rate as it approaches the last week of session.
Home Health Industry Could Use More Regulation, According to UCLA
A policy brief released yesterday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research suggests California needs to do a better job overseeing the growing home health care industry.
Biosimilars, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bills Pass, Head to Governor’s Desk
Dozens of bills received final legislative approval this week and moved to the governor’s desk to await a signature or veto.
Abortion Bill OK’d, Headed to Governor
Approval of a bill designed to allow certain mid-level providers to perform aspiration abortions was linked to rejection of another bill that meant to change the role of such providers in a different way.
Legislature Moves Into Final Phase
Committees have finished their work, setting the stage for the rush to the legislative finish line. Now hard lobbying begins for bills waiting to be heard on the floor of the Legislature.
Exchange Unveils TV Ad Campaign
Get ready to see some Covered California television advertising. The exchange is gearing up for a media blitz, and the first test ads hit the airwaves next week.
Senate Panel Moves Abortion Clinic Bill
Licensing and building code alterations generally aren’t too controversial, but when you’re talking about requirements for buildings that provide abortion services, opposition gets more heated.