Latest California Healthline Stories
DHCS Director Apologizes at Hearing Examining Medi-Cal Drug Program Fraud
State health officials at the Department of Health Care Services addressed concerns about alleged fraud in a Medi-Cal drug abuse treatment program at a hearing in Sacramento yesterday.
Survey: Reform Support Holding Steady
A new survey from the Public Policy Institute of California shows slightly more than half of Californians approve of health care reform — about the same as previous surveys, researchers say.
How Should State Shape Care at Home?
We asked legislators and stakeholders how California can best shape state policy governing health care delivery in the home, a form of delivery expected to grow significantly in coming years.
California Raced To ‘Set the Pace’ on Obamacare Implementation. Did it Pay Off?
Golden State leaders vowed to lead the nation when implementing health reform. On the verge of the ACA rollout, did they win the race — and does it even matter?
Exchange Officials Field Readiness Queries
With one week left before Covered California launches, legislators convened to discuss the health benefit exchange’s readiness for open enrollment.
Will You Qualify For Medi-Cal Under Obamacare?
Regular readers of Ask Emily know that on Oct. 1, Obamacare will experience a key rite of passage. That’s when Californians can begin enrolling in coverage through the new health insurance exchange, called Covered California. Many will qualify for tax credits to reduce the cost of their premiums. There’s another important Affordable Care Act milestone taking place that […]
How California’s Dual-Eligibles Project Compares With Five Other States’ Plans
A new analysis by a seniors’ advocacy group lays out the similarities and differences between the appeals process for dual-eligible projects in six states, including California.
Hearing Will Target Launch of Exchange
Right before the state launches its ambitious Covered California health benefit exchange, an Assembly committee will hold a hearing to look at the rollout.
San Diego County’s 10-Year Public Health Initiative Shows Early Progress
Live Well, San Diego! is a 10-year public health project that calls on a wide range of community stakeholders to make changes both within and outside of the health care delivery system to reduce the burden of chronic disease. Three years in, county health officials are preparing to demonstrate the program’s effectiveness.
Exchange Announces Its Enrollment Goals
With the Covered California health benefit exchange now just a couple of weeks away from launch, the exchange board revealed its enrollment goals.