Major Changes to Medi-Cal Coverage & Qualifications

Jul 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

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...

Proposed Cuts to the Medi-Cal Budget Will Hurt Patient Care

Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

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 are concerned that patients will be hurt through ill-advised and hasty cuts to the Medi-Cal budget.  You can review...

Light up Red: Celebrating World Hemophilia Day

Apr 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Every year on April 17th, people around the globe come together to raise awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. World Hemophilia Day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, while also highlighting the...

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): What You Need to Know

Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

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...

Step Therapy in California: Impacts Patient Health and Well-being

Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

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...