5 Things California: Virtual NorCal conference, Will Lightbourne, Public health resignations
DJ Wilson | Jun 17, 2020 | California
Newsom appoints Lightbourne to lead DHCS
DJ Wilson | Jun 15, 2020 | California
Senate Special Committee discusses COVID-19 impacts on California skilled nursing facilities
Emily Boerger | Jun 15, 2020 | California
Senators comment on 7 recent public health official resignations
Emily Boerger | Jun 15, 2020 | California
Anthem, Inc. leads collaboration to develop tools to help public officials and businesses make informed decisions related to COVID-19
Maryrose Lombardo | Jun 12, 2020 | California
Anthem, Inc. introduced [Thursday] a suite of digital tools that provide in-depth, trusted, and aggregated information for multiple stakeholders to use in making informed, data-driven decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Anthem, Inc.’s new C19 Explorer and C19 Navigator, these decision support tools are also designed to assist public
The mayors of California's big cities outline state homelessness budget priorities during COVID-19
Rachel Davis | Jun 11, 2020 | California
As the Governor and State Legislature negotiate a final budget, the Mayors of California’s largest cities, representing over 11 million people, laid out their most pressing statewide budget issues during a virtual press conference. The Mayors’ two major priorities are: 1) supporting the Legislature’s inclusion of $350 million in flexible
West Coast Medical Associations respond to death of George Floyd
Emily Boerger | Jun 5, 2020 | California, Oregon, Washington
Leaders from the California Medical Association, Washington State Medical Association, and the Oregon Medical Association released statements in recent days on institutionalized racism and the killing of George Floyd. California Medical Association (CMA) President Peter N. Bretan, Jr., M.D., released the following statement: "The physicians of the California
5 Things California: Budget update, Brad Gilbert, 5 Slides video
DJ Wilson | Jun 4, 2020 | California
“We have to make an effort in the United States, we have to make an effort to understand, to go beyond these rather difficult times… What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the
Anthem launches series of digital and telehealth initiatives focused on improving health access and equity
Emily Boerger | Jun 4, 2020 | California
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified health equity issues across California and the rest of the country. As the health care delivery system transforms, underserved populations are facing increasing challenges in accessing quality health care. To combat these challenges and address individualized needs, Anthem Blue Cross of California has launched a
Brad Gilbert to resign as head of DHCS
Emily Boerger | Jun 3, 2020 | California
POLITICO reporter Victoria Colliver reported Tuesday night that Brad Gilbert, Director of the California Department of Health Care Services, is resigning. Gov. Newsom announced the appointment of Gilbert as the new head of the Department at the end of January. He has served in the position for less than four
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