LAO Notes Possible Challenges for Gov. Brown's Proposed IHSS Cuts

The Legislative Analyst's Office says cuts proposed by Gov. Brown for In-Home Supportive Services could face legal challenges and be difficult to implement. LAO is offering alternative cost-saving proposals. HealthyCal, Sacramento Bee's "Capitol Alert."

State Attorney General's Office OKs Compromise Tax Plan for Circulation

Supporters of a compromise tax plan reached by Gov. Brown and backers of the "Millionaires Tax" have received clearance from the state attorney general's office to gather the more than 800,000 signatures required to put the measure on the November ballot. Sacramento Bee's "Capitol Alert."

Republicans, Democrats Gear Up for Anniversary of Health Reform Law

As the two-year anniversary of the federal health reform law approaches, Republicans are launching a coordinated effort to highlight the law's shortcomings. Meanwhile, Democrats have planned a series of events to showcase the benefits of the overhaul. USA Today et al.

CalPERS Oversight Is Lacking, Recent Survey on Accountability Says

A survey by the Center for Public Integrity and Public Radio International finds that oversight of CalPERS is lacking. Critics want more independent guidance on the CalPERS board, noting that it is overrepresented by individuals who could benefit from its decisions. KPCC's "KPCC News."

Appeals Court Upholds Graphic Warning Labels for Tobacco Products

Yesterday, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the government's right to mandate graphic warning labels on cigarette packages. The decision follows a ruling by a Washington, D.C., judge last month finding the graphic warning label mandate unconstitutional. Politico et al.

Kim Dempsey of NCB Capital Impact Discusses Ways To Boost Capacity of Community Clinics

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Hidden Issues in Medi-Cal Cut Bills

Two bills are pending in the California Legislature to reverse the 2011 Medi-Cal provider reimbursement rate cuts. At the same time, a federal judge is deciding whether or not to approve the cuts. How will the two decisions affect each other?

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Calif. Health Exchange Announces Recipients of $37M in Outreach Grants

Brown's $96.4B Revised Budget Expects More Medi-Cal Spending

89 Individuals Charged With About $233M in Alleged Medicare Fraud

Expert: Premiums for Individual Health Plans in Exchange Will Be High

State Health Insurance Exchange To Be Voter Registration Hub

Expert: Premiums for Individual Health Plans in Exchange Will Be High

Repealing the Affordable Care Act Would Drive Up Federal Deficit, CBO Says

Blended Medicare Plan Could Save $180B Over 10 Years, Study Finds

Cantor Seeks Another Vote on Full Repeal of Affordable Care Act

Statewide Soda Tax Gaining Momentum in Calif. Legislature

Calif. Health Exchange Announces Recipients of $37M in Outreach Grants

Counties Struggle To Prepare for Influx of Mental Health Patients

California Senate Details Lax Oversight of Drug, Alcohol Counselors

Increasing Medical Residencies Could Help Inland Empire

Few Doctors Say More Nurse Practitioners Would Improve Care