The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) is seeking input on the development of an inaugural federal action plan for STD prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment designed to meet specified goals to improve outcomes and employ strategies that maximize long-term population impact. Public health practitioners,…
Read More »The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) welcomes nomination applications for its 2019 NACCHO Awards. Each year, NACCHO recognizes the accomplishments of local health departments and health officials throughout the country. Award recipients are honored at a special ceremony and reception at the NACCHO Annual Conference. Applications for Local Health Department of…
Read More »The California Legislature wrapped up an extremely busy week of committee hearings, bill negotiations, and amendments, breaking for its 10-day Spring Recess upon adjournment of yesterday’s session. Policy committee hearings stretched several hours – some into the evening hours – as committees considered and acted upon a significant number of measures. Advocates packed the halls…
Read More »On Monday, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Service, led by Acting Chair Assembly member Eloise Gómez Reyes, heard several items related to health coverage affordability, expanding Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented adults and the proposed increased to the redirection of 1991 Health Realignment under AB 85 (Statutes of 2013). Highlights from…
Read More »The National Association of Counties (NACo) will be hosting the 2019 Healthy Counties Forum on Tuesday, April 23 in San Diego. NACo President and San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox will welcome attendees to the full day collaborative learning opportunity which will provide attendees with tools and strategies to support counties’ efforts in maintaining and…
Read More »The Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) has announced the dates and locations of its 2019 Regional Workgroup Convenings. ITUP regional workgroups bring together local leaders and community members to engage in constructive dialogue, problem-solving, and identification of creative policy solutions that expand access and improve the health of Californians. The workgroup findings are used to…
Read More »The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Oral Health (OOH) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 24 from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm and will detail the process of developing a community health improvement plan (CHIP). Dr. Jay Kumar, CDPH State Dental Director, will discuss essential elements of a CHIP, including the alignment of…
Read More »The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) recently issued two fact sheets that detail the Medi-Cal program and the current health care landscape for immigrants in California. The Medi-Cal fact sheet explores enrollment figures, beneficiary makeup, and services delivered, and the immigrant health care landscape fact sheet examines current coverage gaps, sources of care, and…
Read More »This week, the California Legislature maintained a swift pace of committee hearings, bill negotiations, and amendments. The Legislature will begin its 10-day Spring Recess upon the adjournment of session next Thursday, April 11. Upon their return on April 22, legislators will have limited time to move bills along the legislative process before meeting deadlines. All…
Read More »This week, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and 35 cities and counties throughout the country filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for the case State of Texas v. United States, which may determine the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Recall, in December 2018,…
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