In the debate surrounding our state’s primary care shortage, proposed solutions abound, yet the root problem remains clear: Millions of presently uninsured Californians will be covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) starting in 2014. Yet in order for the
Last week, the Assembly Appropriations Committee derailed Assembly Bill (AB) 975 by moving it to the Suspense File, recognizing the many negative impacts, including the high unnecessary costs to the state. Those who know and care about health care are
Beginning next year, nearly 5 million uninsured Californians will rapidly gain health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. This is wonderful news, especially for those who need it most– the 1.4 million newly eligible for Medical.
However, the
In the debate surrounding our state’s primary care shortage, proposed solutions abound, yet the root problem remains clear: millions of presently uninsured Californians will be covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) starting in 2014. Yet in order for the
It began as a seemingly benign attempt to protect California’s daily homeless population of 160,000 but it has turned into a significant political dispute, with local governments across the state saying the plan would hamstring their authority and make a
Health care cost containment is a critical issue facing every participant in the health care system. Efforts to contain costs, however, appear to have given rise to dangerous financial arrangements between health insurers and pharmacists that may be jeopardizing the
Affordable, quality health care is a mainstay topic in today’s media and will continue to be, especially here in Sacramento. As a dentist, cancer survivor and former member of the California Assembly, I know the importance of creating policy that
Health care reform is already helping real people struggling to obtain health insurance. I know, because my mother is one of them. But California faces crucial decisions this year, particularly regarding the expansion of Medi-Cal, and for the sake of
The health care field is facing a multitude of unprecedented changes as California prepares to implement the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The impending changes make it increasingly important to consider the different factors affecting affordability and quality of care.
Huge changes, and a considerable amount of uncertainty, are facing the health care industry as California works to implement the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hospitals must ensure there are enough beds and services, and health care professionals, to meet