January 2022. The Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376)
This brief provides an overview of the six major health provisions of the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) as passed by the United States House of Representatives.
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IHPL develops informative policy briefs regarding pertinent bills being considered by the California State Legislature or the United States Congress. The briefs review the specifics of the bills, examining supporters and opponents, their rationale, and the bills' implications for Seventh-day Adventist health systems. The briefs are available for viewing below. To access previous issues, please visit our archive.
Policy Briefs
December 2021. Mental and Behavioral Health Support for Students in California
This brief provides an overview of three recently enacted California policies that address the mental and behavioral health crisis faced by young students.
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November 2021. Policy Changes to Improve and Expand CalFresh
This brief provides an overview of recent federal and California state policy changes that improve access to food assistance for Californians experiencing food insecurity.
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October 2021. Cultivating a Culture of Equity in Health Care (AB 133)
Assembly Bill (AB) 133 is California's health trailer bill for FY 2021-22. This brief provides an overview of AB 133's initiatives to advance more equitable and prevention-focused health care.
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September 2021. Behavioral Health Provisions in AB 133
Assembly Bill (AB) 133 is California's health trailer bill for FY 2021-22. This brief highlights two important behavioral health provisions in AB 133 that aim to transform and enhance the behavioral health system in California.
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June 2021. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Health Insurance Coverage
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) includes provisions to help Americans obtain health insurance coverage. This brief provides an overview of these provisions.
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April 2021. The No Surprises Act
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R. 133) contains provisions that aim to limit surprise medical bills and patient liability for cost of out-of-network care in emergency settings. These provisions are collectively referred to as the No Surprises Act.
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March 2021. Nurse Practitioners: Scope of Practice (AB 890)
This brief provides an overview of the two new categories of nurse practitioners created by AB 890 and additional directives by the new law.
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January 2021. New 2021 California Healthcare Legislation
In this policy brief, we will provide a roundup of ten notable California healthcare legislation going into effect in 2021.
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