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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.
Stakeholders Assess Delayed Duals Project
California’s duals demonstration project to coordinate care for those eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal has been delayed until April.
Assembly Approves Biosimilars Bill
The Assembly yesterday approved a bill to establish pharmacy ground rules for biosimilar medications — when they eventually do come to market.
$9 Million Grant for Consumer Outreach
The state’s consumer outreach effort got a boost last week with the announcement of more than $9 million in grant money to help Californians navigate new health insurance options.
Exchange Accelerating Toward Deadline
From securing a lease for a Fresno call center to submitting its bridge proposal to HHS, it’s a busy time for Covered California as the new health benefit exchange closes in on an Oct. 1 opening date.
Contested Biosimilars Bill Clears Committee
A bill to regulate a new kind of biologic medication cleared a big legislative hurdle yesterday, setting the stage for the last showdown on the Assembly floor over a surprisingly controversial measure.