Newsom signs bills concerning physician licenses in sexual assault cases and insurance coverage of COVID-19 therapeutics
Soraya Marashi | Oct 14, 2022 | California
Newsom signs bills regarding patient health information and e-prescriptions into law
Soraya Marashi | Oct 12, 2022 | California
Bill requiring health plans to cover biomarker testing moves to Newsom’s desk
Soraya Marashi | Sep 12, 2022 | California
Newsom’s May Revised budget proposal further promotes health care affordability and equity
Soraya Marashi | May 18, 2022 | California
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s long-awaited May Revision of his proposed budget for FY 22-23 was released on Friday, proposing a total of $227.6 billion ($67.4 billion General Fund (GF)) for all health and human services programs. This is a $10 billion increase from Newsom’s January proposal. The image below
Potential Roe overturn places increased importance on California’s 13-bill reproductive health package, state leaders say
Soraya Marashi | May 17, 2022 | California
With the prospect of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, California leaders have been vocal about their determination to maintain the state’s status as a safe haven for individuals seeking abortion and other reproductive health care. The California Legislative Women’s Caucus released a 13-bill package in
Governor Newsom Announces $181 Million in Awards for 13 New Homekey Projects
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom | Mar 17, 2022 | California
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $181 million in funding for 13 new Homekey projects across the state. When fully operational, the projects will provide 605 housing units for people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. Today’s announcement, when added to recent Homekey Round 2 awards, means the state has funded
5 Things California: Newsom's budget, Health committee meetings, DHCS BH assessment
Eli Kirshbaum | Jan 20, 2022 | California
We recently hosted the Convening Panel meeting for our upcoming 2022 Northern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference. Using the valuable input of our stakeholders, the State of Reform team is currently building a Topical Agenda for the event on March 23rd. So, keep your eyes out for a breakdown of the
Following veto of patient steering bill, California pharmacists express disappointment
Soraya Marashi | Oct 14, 2021 | California
Among the numerous bills vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in his final decisions on 2021 legislation signings on Saturday, Senate Bill 524, authored by Sen. Nancy Skinner, was one of them. The “Choose Your Own Pharmacist” bill would have helped ensure that patients can use the pharmacy they prefer by
5 Things California: Comments on draft RFP, Detailed Agenda, State HIE timeline
DJ Wilson | Aug 19, 2021 | California
The modeling for COVID suggests that California is going to do relatively well against the Delta variant compared to other states. The early mask mandate in LA probably helped. At 42%, California has the highest proportion of residents in any state saying they are "always wearing a mask when leaving home." California