Policy Briefs - 2022 | Institute for Health Policy Leadership

December 2022. Health Expenditures in CA’s FY 2022-23 Budget Trailer Bill (AB 178)

This brief provides an overview of the health-related expenditures in California's FY 2022-23 budget trailer bill AB 178.

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November 2022. Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376)

The Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376) contains significant healthcare provisions, and this brief provides an overview of these provisions.

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October 2022. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666)

H.R. 7666 aims to expand and reauthorize over 30 programs in a multi-pronged approach to increase easier access to mental health services and reduce the stigma related to substance use disorders.

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July 2022. Recent Federal Mental Health Policies

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and worsened the national mental health crisis. This brief covers three recently passed federal policies that address this critical issue.

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May 2022. Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 1667)

The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 1667) aims to cultivate a new culture of mental health for healthcare providers. This brief unveils the current mental health culture for US healthcare professionals and provides an overview of the provisions offered by H.R. 1667.

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April 2022. Medi-Cal Eligibility Expansion

California has been at the forefront of expanding Medicaid eligibility, and this brief covers the latest policy proposal for expansion of coverage.

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March 2022. California’s Universal Meals Program (AB 130)

California became the first state in the United States to establish a universal meals program for all students through Assembly Bill 130. This brief provides an overview of California’s landmark universal meals program and its significance.

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February 2022. Climate Change Provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)

Among other provisions, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience to the effects of climate change.

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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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