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Latest California Healthline Stories

Inauguration Pomp, Some Substance

The governor made a quick mention of health care in his inauguration speech, while the insurance commissioner focused on it — issuing an emergency regulation to make sure insurers provide adequate access to care.

State Legislature Reconvenes Today

Some familiar faces are in new places in the Capitol today as the Legislature officially meets for the first time in 2015. The first item of business will be the introduction of a budget proposal from the governor.

New State Law Allows Community Colleges To Offer Four-Year Degrees

In an effort to meet the demand for a more highly educated workforce, California community colleges for the first time will be allowed to offer four-year degrees — including some in health care fields — under a new law taking effect Jan. 1, 2015.

Bill Introduced To Create Statewide Health Care Cost, Quality Database

State Sen. Ed Hernandez has introduced a bill that would create an online database to compare costs and quality of health care products and services in California.

Forum Examines Residually Uninsured

Even after expansion of Medi-Cal, there still are an estimated three million to four million Californians without health insurance. A panel of experts discussed some possible solutions yesterday.