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Heart Health Matters: Staying Strong and Informed
Heart disease doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of different ages, genders, and backgrounds, though certain factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes raise your risk. In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds
Protecting Patient Care: Understanding Medi-Cal Budget Cuts
The “Protecting Patient Care! Understanding the Effects of Medi-Cal Budget Cuts” webinar provided a timely overview of how budget reductions could impact Medi-Cal beneficiaries across the state and what can be done to safeguard essential healthcare access.
Major Changes to Medi-Cal Coverage & Qualifications
The California Budget Act, SB 101, and AB 102 were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The state budget package also includes trailer bills. Trailer bills generally make changes to state law related to the Budget Act and, like budget bills, move through the...
Proposed Cuts to the Medi-Cal Budget Will Hurt Patient Care
The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) is deeply concerned with the Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget cuts (May Revise) to Medi-Cal Coverage. We care concerned that patients will be hurt through ill-advised and hasty cuts to the Medi-Cal budget. For instance, …
CCCC Statement on Governor Newsom PBM Announcement
We applaud Governor Newsom for taking action to bring PBMs under state oversight. Licensure is a meaningful step toward long-awaited accountability, transparency, and equity reforms.
Light up Red: Celebrating World Hemophilia Day
World Hemophilia Day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, while also highlighting the advancements in treatment and the importance of support networks. It’s a day to celebrate resilience, advocate for better care, and foster understanding within our communities.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): What You Need to Know
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant health issue that can impact individuals in many different ways. TBIs occur when a sudden blow or jolt (trauma) to the head causes the brain to move within the skull. Whether caused by a sports accident, a fall, or a car accident, a TBI can change...
Step Therapy in California: Impacts Patient Health and Well-being
At first glance, step therapy may seem like a reasonable approach to control expenses in healthcare. By encouraging the use of less expensive medications before advancing to costlier alternatives, insurers claim to contain costs while ostensibly ensuring that patients receive effective treatment....
January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month — Let’s Understand Thyroid Disease Better
The Thyroid is a small but crucial gland in the neck that regulates metabolism, energy levels, and overall bodily functions by producing thyroid hormones. The Thyroid is part of the endocrine system, and its main purpose is to regulate your metabolism but when it is not working right it can affect...