Governor Newsom announces major Homekey milestone: All 94 sites closing escrow ahead of deadline
The Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom | Dec 29, 2020 | California
With Trump’s signature, here’s the COVID relief funding expected to flow into California
Emily Boerger | Dec 28, 2020 | California
As COVID-19 cases surge, how are hospitals coping with the strain?
Sydney Kurle | Dec 23, 2020 | California
Newsom picks Padilla for Senate seat
Eli Kirshbaum | Dec 22, 2020 | California
5 Things California: Budget preview, Pre-filed bills, New leadership
DJ Wilson | Dec 16, 2020 | California
We feature a number of news bits out of Sacramento this week, as well as from our recent SoCal conference. But, perhaps the biggest news about California health care this week - at least outside of California - was the 60 Minutes story featuring the AG lawsuit against Sutter "for business
Texas v. California: What three experts think could happen and implications of the Supreme Court's decision
Sydney Kurle | Dec 15, 2020 | California
On November 10th, 2020, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Texas v. California. This case, which threatens to overturn the Affordable Care Act (ACA), could have far reaching impacts on millions of Californians and the health care industry as a whole. Francisco Silva, General Counsel and
Anthem Blue Cross fights food insecurity in California
Eli Kirshbaum | Dec 15, 2020 | California
Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Foundation are strengthening their efforts to combat hunger in California as the state experiences food insecurity levels twice as high as those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press release on Tuesday, Anthem announced its involvement with numerous organizations that aim to
California's medical school diversity "nowhere near where it needs to be"
Eli Kirshbaum | Dec 14, 2020 | California
California’s growing racial and ethnic diversity is not reflected in the state’s medical workforce, according to a recent California Health Care Foundation press release. The release references a report, conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco, that shows a lack of diversity in California’s medical schools. According
Health bills teed up for California’s 2021 legislative session
Emily Boerger | Dec 14, 2020 | California
Looking ahead to California’s 2021 legislative session, lawmakers across the state have already introduced over 200 bills covering a broad range of issues. As the list continues to grow, here are several health-related bills we'll be watching come January. Effective January 1, 2022, AB 4 would extend full-scope
The first California Surgeon General's report provides a cross-sector blueprint on addressing ACEs and toxic stress
Sydney Kurle | Dec 14, 2020 | California
The Office of the California Surgeon General released its first report on addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. The report, Roadmap for Resilience: The California Surgeon General’s Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health, provides a cross-sector blueprint for communities, states, and nations to recognize and
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