Maryland launches new program to help reduce suicides for veterans
James Sklar | Dec 14, 2022 | Maryland
Committee approves motion to move rare disease council bill to appropriations
Shawna De La Rosa | Jan 19, 2021
LA County Democratic Party calls on Newsom to submit waiver to create single-payer system
Emily Boerger | Jan 15, 2021 | California
California releases first Master Plan for Aging
Emily Boerger | Jan 8, 2021 | California
Senate passes Dhingra bill to help sexual assault survivors
Kenneth Fockele | Feb 5, 2020 | Washington
OLYMPIA — A bill passed unanimously today by the Senate would improve the state’s medical and legal response in sexual assault cases. Senate Bill 6158, sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), creates a task force to develop model protocols for hospitals and clinics across the state that would ensure a
Medicaid-managed care kicks off session for Health Committee
Madeline Shannon | Jan 14, 2020 | Washington
The Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee started off the 2020 legislative session Monday with two presentations about managed care plans through Medicaid both nationally and in the state of Washington, starting with a presentation from Manatt Health Strategies Senior Managing Director Patricia Boozang. Boozang, who provided a historical overview
Cal Schools VEBA opens resource center in San Diego
Marjie High | Mar 29, 2019 | California
After years of coping with rising health care costs, health care benefit provider California Schools Voluntary Employees Benefit Association (Cal Schools VEBA) asked itself some hard questions about how they could keep costs in check while continuing to provide quality care for members. Founded by school superintendents, teachers, and school
New Analysis Shows the Health of Californians Enrolled Is a Key Indicator of the Individual Market's Stability and Success
Covered California | Jul 12, 2018 | California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new analysis shows that California continues to benefit from attracting a healthy mix of enrollees to its individual insurance market through significant investments made by Covered California in marketing and outreach. These investments have resulted in more-stable rates and enrollment. The health of California’s consumers is
The Caring Equation: Is There Anything Else I Can Do For You Today?
DJ Wilson | May 16, 2012
Paul Levy is a former hospital CEO who writes at “Not Running A Hospital.” This piece was first there on May 16, 2012, titled "Caring = f(Σ4.5seconds x constant)" Dr. Susan Shaw, a critical care doctor in Saskatoon, decided to conduct a clinical trial. For this one, though, she used