This week, Attorney General Bonta provided an update on the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing work to address the fentanyl crisis, “including the seizure of over 4 million fentanyl pills and almost 900 pounds of fentanyl powder, and over 200
A large coalition of children’s mental health advocacy organizations has sent a letter to President Biden urging him to declare a National Emergency for children’s mental health that requires all sectors to come together and take action. “On behalf of the
The Medical Board of California (Board) has released its 2021-22 Annual report. The Board is comprised of fifteen members: eight physician members and five public members appointed by the Governor, one public member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and one public
As a result of CSAP’s recent webinar with staff from the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), CSAP members have been having extensive dialogue with DMHC staff. Recently, one member elevated the issue of the recent Blue Cross requirement for
Understanding the size and needs of the State’s homeless population is more important than ever. Discharge data from emergency departments frontline providers for homeless Californians can help. PPIC researcher Shannon McConville and UCSF professor Dr. Hemal Kanzaria outlined key findings
The California Department of Insurance will conduct a prenotice public discussion regarding contemplated revisions to California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3, Article 15.2 (commencing with section 2562.1). The purpose of the contemplated revisions is to adopt
Ok, Sacramento is finally done for the time being (Or are they? See below)! Governor Newsom completed his final actions on the 1,166 bills sent to him in 2022. He signed 997 bills and vetoed 169 bills, for a veto rate of
Bonuses for state health care workers going out soon (San Diego) Inside the team pioneering California’s red flag law Gimme Shelter: Los Angeles mayoral candidates discuss homelessness plans How Hospital Discharge Data Can Inform State Homelessness Policy ‘Mandela’ bill would limit
