CCCC Statement on Governor Newsom PBM Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2025 (SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, Liz Helms, President and CEO of the California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC), issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that the state will begin requiring pharmacy...
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...
News Release: Top 5 Health Bills Impacting California Patients in 2025
Sacramento, CA – As we embark on a new year, health-related bills signed into California law will take effect on January 1st and directly impact Californians in 2025. There are many bills enacted each year. The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) annually...