Today the state will begin a transition in the health coverage of 9,000 children who are treated for autism under Medi-Cal, the government program for...
Potential Outcomes of the ACA's Third Enrollment Period and Their Implications
Officials are hoping for strong enrollment during President Obama’s last year at the helm of his signature health law, but the final outcome is ...
Brown Touts Calif.'s Embrace of ACA, Cautions About Health Costs
In his State of the State address on Thursday, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) touted California’s embrace of the Affordable Care Act, the Los Angeles Time...
4.7M Calif. Medical Records Affected by Data Breaches Last Year
Last year, more than 4.7 million medical records were affected by data breaches in California, according to federal data, the Orange County Register r...
Infections From Duodenoscopes Higher Than Previously Estimated
The number of potentially deadly infections linked to contaminated duodenoscopes in California and other states is greater than federal investigators ...
Let the Budget Plan Pushback Begin
On Monday, the Legislature reconvenes its extraordinary session on health care and officially embarks on the long public debate over the governor̵...
Brown's Budget Proposal To Address Health Care Issues in California
Gov. Jerry Brown’s (D) fiscal year 2016-2017 budget proposal — set to be released Thursday — likely will address funding for Medi-Ca...
Feds OK California's $6.2 Billion Waiver
CMS last week officially approved a five-year, $6.2 billion federal 1115 waiver for California, also known as Medi-Cal 2020. The waiver approval mean...
Covered California Officials Report Recent Surge in Enrollment
On Wednesday, Covered California officials announced that more than 197,000 consumers had signed up for coverage as of Tuesday evening, the Central Va...
Calif., Other States Scrutinize Regulatory Boards After Ruling
California and other states are more closely scrutinizing regulatory boards and commissions, including those related to various health care trades, af...