
December 2018. New 2019 California Public Health Legislation
In this issue of 'Policy At A Glance,' we will provide a roundup of six notable public health laws going into effect in 2019.
Learn MoreIn this issue of 'Policy At A Glance,' we will provide a roundup of six notable public health laws going into effect in 2019.
Learn MoreIn this issue of 'Policy At A Glance,' we will provide a roundup of five notable behavioral health bills going into effect in 2019.
Learn MoreIn this issue of 'Policy At A Glance,' we will provide a roundup of four notable oral health bills going into effect in 2019.
Learn MoreIn this issue of 'Policy At A Glance,' we will provide a roundup of three notable nutrition bills going into effect in 2019.
Learn MoreIn this issue of 'Policy At A Glance,' we will provide a roundup of nine notable health care bills going into effect in 2019.
Learn MoreSB 1138 requires health care facilities and state prisons to make plant-based meals available to patients and inmates.
Learn MoreMaternity leave is not the norm in the United States. In the absence of a uniform national policy, pregnant women use a patchwork of benefits to birth, recover, and bond with their child.
Learn MoreOf the twelve propositions appearing on the upcoming ballot, four will affect health and health care. This issue of 'Policy At A Glance' will provide a summary of each.
Learn MoreThe House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 6, a package of 57 bills addressing the nation’s current opioid epidemic.
Learn MoreIf passed, the federal legislation known as the CREATES Act of 2017 will promote market competition for pharmaceuticals by shortening the time of entry for biosimilars and bioequivalents.
Learn MoreCalifornia legislators are proposing that hospitals establish written homeless patient discharge policy and process.
Learn MoreSenate Bill 1192 addresses childhood obesity by requiring restaurants to offer healthful beverages as the default for children's meals.
Learn MoreAssembly Bill 3087 proposes to establish an independent state commission that will regulate health care costs by setting prices for hospitals, physicians, physician groups, health plans, and others.
Learn MoreThis policy brief examines the Farm Bill’s effect on food security and nutrition and the debate surrounding its reauthorization.
Learn MoreThe 340B program was created to help safety-net providers care for their vulnerable patients. Starting this year, Medicare Part B will cut reimbursement for 340B drugs while California plans to eliminate Medicaid 340B drugs in 2019.
Learn MoreThis policy brief provides a summary of five notable state nutrition related bills: AB 323 CalFresh: Emergency Food Provider Referrals AB-841 Pupil nutrition: food and beverages: advertising: corporate incentive programs AB 1219 Food Donations SB 138 School Meal Programs: Free and Reduced-Price Meals: Universal Meal Service SB 282 CalFresh and CalWORKs
Learn MoreThis policy brief provides a summary of five notable state behavioral health bills: AB 40 CURES Database Health Information Technology System AB 1048 Health Care Pain Management & Schedule II Drug Prescriptions AB 1340 CME: Mental & Physical Health Care Integration SB 374 Health Insurance: Discriminatory Practices: Mental Health SB 565 Mental Health: Involuntary Commitment
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