FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Medi-Cal

Friday, April 25, 2008

Senate Fast-Tracks Bill To Delay New Medicaid Rules

On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid granted fast-track status to legislation that would block for one year Medicaid regulations that likely would cut federal health care spending on the poor and force states to absorb more costs. The House passed the bill on Wednesday with enough votes to override a presidential veto. Meanwhile, East Bay hospitals said they would be forced to dramatically cut services if the new Medicaid rules take effect.



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