October 4, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of new laws in late September that significantly affect health care and access to abortive care in the Golden State. These changes impact most Californians, especially those covered by fully insured group health plans, individual plans, or Medi-Cal. Read More
October 4, 2022
Across the country, multiple states and cities have passed or are currently considering legislation which would require employers to offer prospective workers more information about their compensation. Read More
October 4, 2022
The FDA's expedited approval of a new ALS treatment priced at $158,000 a year, has touched off another debate over balancing regulation with patient access. Read More
October 4, 2022
As the opioid overdose epidemic continues to spread across the state, a new bipartisan legislative committee is coming together to look for a solution. Read More
October 4, 2022
After the CVS acquisition of Signify Health, there is another retail store-primary health care merger – Walmart Inc. and UnitedHealth Group announced Sept. 7 a 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration that is expected to serve millions of people with high-quality, affordable health services that both companies promise will improve health outcomes and the patient experience. Read More
October 4, 2022
A bipartisan bill in the House aims to fix a costly enrollment mistake that some older adults make when they […] Read More
October 4, 2022
Just weeks after securing a federal court win allowing their merger to go forward, UnitedHealth Group has completed its controversial acquisition of […] Read More
October 4, 2022
Dr. Steven-Huy Han, a UCLA liver specialist, has prescribed Ocaliva to a handful of patients, although he’s not sure it […] Read More
October 4, 2022
Health care providers, nursing home representatives, and advocates for residents say Medicare Advantage plans are increasingly ending members’ coverage for nursing home and rehabilitation services before patients are healthy enough to go home. Read More
October 4, 2022
A U.S. Army major doctor and their physician wife were arrested for an alleged criminal plot to give Russia confidential medical information about people connected to the American military and government. Read More