California the only state to reduce perinatal mortality rates
Marjie High | Aug 16, 2018 | California
California health centers receive close to $19 million in grants
Marjie High | Aug 15, 2018 | California
Blue Shield of California Names Don Antonucci Senior Vice President, Employer Markets
Amanda Wardell | Aug 14, 2018 | California, Washington
Q&A: Marj Plumb of The Women's Foundation of California, on SB 320
Marjie High | Aug 13, 2018 | California
Los Angeles County Health Agency Launches Center for Health Equity Action Plan
County of Los Angeles Public Health | Aug 13, 2018 | California
Today, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas along with the Los Angeles County Health Agency and community partners announced the release of a new plan that promotes health equity across LA County. Over the next five years, the Health Agency will join with others to sustain efforts to reduce and eliminate some of
Los Angeles County appoints new health officer
County of Los Angeles Public Health | Aug 9, 2018 | California
[July 30th], Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, former County Health Officer and Director of the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) was sworn in as the new Los Angeles County Health Officer. A noted national advocate on elevating and implementing health equity framework within government agencies, Dr. Davis received his medical
5 Things California: Covered California rates, health care bills to watch, L.A. Conference Topical Agenda
Marjie High | Aug 7, 2018 | California
The Legislature resumes session this week serving up a full plate of health care action. After the session finishes up, come join us to discuss the happenings at our 2018 Los Angeles State of Reform Conference on September 19th. We just released our Topical Agenda, so take a look and register soon so you don't miss
Health care bills to watch as Legislature returns from summer recess
Marjie High | Aug 6, 2018 | California
The California Legislature reconvenes its session today after the summer recess for the final push of the year. In the mad rush until the end of session legislative deadline on August 17th, the Legislature will address hundreds of bills. Here are some key health care bills to watch. SB 320
Senator Hernandez renews push for lawmakers to limit short-term insurance plans
Marjie High | Aug 2, 2018 | California
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced the final rules on short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans on Wednesday August 1st. The rules significantly change the classification of "short-term” from the previous term of three months or less, to the new term of under 12 months. The regulations go
Collaborative addresses the unique mental health needs of fire survivors
Marjie High | Aug 1, 2018 | California
As the horrendous Carr and Ferguson fires continue to rage, an initiative in Sonoma County is looking to address the mental health needs of survivors with the newly founded Wildfire Mental Health Collaborative (WMHC). The group is treating fire trauma on a number of fronts and could serve as a
