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May 22, 2013 - LATEST NEWS

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ACA Loophole Could Force Calif. Physicians To Cover Care Costs

Observers are concerned that an Affordable Care Act loophole that allows families who fail to pay premiums for subsidized health plans to continue receiving coverage for three months could leave physicians responsible for the cost of care. Sacramento Bee.

Two-Day Strike at UC Medical Centers Could Cost Tens of Millions

A two-day strike this week by thousands of clinical and technical workers at five University of California medical centers could cost the facilities a total of $20 million, according to UC officials. Bringing in temporary workers to maintain adequate staffing levels is the source of much of the costs. Los Angeles Times' "L.A. Now" et al.

Families USA Poll: Most Adults in Deep South Back Medicaid Expansion

A Families USA poll finds that although few adults living in the Deep South have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act, nearly two-thirds support the ACA's Medicaid expansion. All of the states surveyed are led by GOP governors who have opted not to expand their Medicaid programs. The Hill's "Healthwatch" et al.

State's Proposed Scope-of-Practice Changes Designed To Expand Access to Abortions

Assembly member Toni Atkins, Camille Giglio of the California Right To Life Committee, Sierra Harris of ACCESS Women's Health Justice and Tracy Weitz of UC-San Francisco spoke with California Healthline about a bill that would allow some non-physician health professionals to perform a specific type of first-trimester, non-surgical abortion.

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