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Right-to-Die Bill Passes Senate Floor
After contentious debate in the state Senate, a controversial right-to-die bill won a close floor vote and now moves to the Assembly.
Senate Moves Provider Directory Bill
A proposal to require insurers to publish more accurate provider information unanimously cleared the Senate floor yesterday in the California Legislature.
Big Day for Health Care Bill Passage
Along with the big-ticket proposal to provide coverage for undocumented immigrants, a number of health care bills cleared floor votes in the California Legislature yesterday. A few others did not survive.
Protest Rises Over Medi-Cal Rates
A Sacramento protest planned today is aimed at increasing pressure on the governor and legislators to raise Medi-Cal provider reimbursement rates and rescind previous rate reductions.
Medicinal Marijuana Bill Retooled
Medicinal marijuana is intended to improve Californians’ health, but unregulated pot can contain harmful pesticides and pose other health risks, according to a newly retooled bill.
Decision Time Coming for Legislation Providing Care to Undocumented
The governor’s resistance to extending full-scope health coverage to undocumented immigrants in California has met with the Legislature’s determination to do so — resulting in a scaled-back version of the proposal.
Davis Moves To Offer Soda Alternatives
Restaurants will be required to offer water or milk rather than soda in kids’ meals, according to an ordinance passed in the city of Davis.
State Has Good Care If You Can Get It, According to Text-Message Study
Researchers used text messages to survey low-income Californians who reported an overall positive experience with the state’s health care system.
Senate Approves Vaccination Requirement for Day Care Workers
The California Senate has approved a bill aimed at protecting preschool children by ensuring immunization among those who provide day care services.
State Responds to Concerns, Resets Timeline for Senior Program Transition
State health officials announced they would extend the timeline for transition of frail and elderly Californians from the Multipurpose Senior Services Program into managed care plans.