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Pharmacist Scope-of-Practice Bill Now Law
Gov. Brown has signed SB 493 into law, giving pharmacists expanded responsibilities. The measure aims to address the growing burden on primary care providers.
Exchange Opens for Business, Officials Call It a Bridge to Health Care for Millions
Health care reform officially hit California, as the health benefit exchange opened its initial enrollment season with a huge wave of interest from Californians and a bit of fanfare.
Tech Leaders Target the Underserved
At the annual Health 2.0 Conference in Santa Clara yesterday, experts outlined how technology might be used to improve access to health care for minorities and underserved populations in California.
The fanfare in Sacramento will be loud and long this week for the opening of the Covered California health benefit exchange. Events are planned statewide.
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.
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.
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.
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.