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
Assemblymember Matt Haney who represents San Francisco, along with others held a press conference to announce the creation of the Select Committee on Fentanyl, Overdose Prevention and Opioids. Assemblymember Haney will chair the 11 person bipartisan committee that will investigate
The Governor is nearly finished acting on bills for the 2022 Legislative Session – that’s his all important signature (whether signing or vetoing) included below. At midnight tonight, the 21-22 session will officially be over. The Legislature will convene its
Trends In Mental Health Care Delivery By Psychiatrists And Nurse Practitioners In Medicare, 2011–19 A Current Review of the Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) Program: Perspectives on Developing an Accessible Workforce ‘Tiresome to See
Last night, the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) recommended a draft Policy Platform to the Board; there are two versions of the draft: one streamlined and one more substantive. The Board agreed to forward the GAC’s recommendation to forward both versions to
