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Affordable Care Act, Federal | October 27, 2017

Additional Health Care Reforms Considered, Health Insurance Market Uncertainty Looms

Despite a series of failed negotiations and legislative attempts throughout the year, Congress continues to propose measures to attempt to stabilize federal health insurance marketplaces. We highlight the latest proposals below, as well as detail recent developments around health insurance premiums in light of President Trump’s decision to end cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments. Legislative Proposals…

Announcements, Federal | October 27, 2017

House to Vote on CHIP Reauthorization Next Week

Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a vote on extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Recall earlier this month, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a bill on a partisan vote that would extend CHIP funding for five years. Democrats voted against the measure citing concerns with some…

Announcements | October 27, 2017

Alameda, Mendocino, and Riverside Counties Welcome New Health Executives

Alameda County announced the hiring of Colleen Chawla as the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director. Colleen is currently the Deputy Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health and will begin her new role in Alameda County on December 18, 2017. Mendocino County recently hired Barbara Howe as the Director of Public…

Announcements | October 27, 2017

CHEAC Health Realignment Training Registration Closes Next Week

Registration for CHEAC’s Health Realignment Training will close on Friday, November 3. The one-day training will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm at The California Endowment in Sacramento (1414 K Street, First Floor – Adelante Room). The training will include the following sessions: Realignment Historical Overview Realignment Basics…

Announcements | October 27, 2017

CDC, ChangeLab Solutions Launch Public Health Law Academy

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ChangeLab Solutions have partnered to launch the Public Health Law Academy, a free online, on-demand training resource for public health professionals. The Public Health Law Academy offers three types of courses: Introduction to Public Health Law Hot Topics in Public Health Law Legal Epidemiology Overview…

Announcements, Federal | October 27, 2017

Trump Officially Declares Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency

Nearly three months after signaling his intention to do so, President Donald Trump this week officially directed the acting director of the Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency. The declaration will permit public health agencies to redirect existing resources to address the crisis, eliminate or reduce…

Announcements, Legislative Updates | October 27, 2017

Assembly Select Committee Holds First Hearings on Universal Coverage

The Assembly Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage held two informational hearings this week to examine current health care systems in California and other countries. The hearings featured detailed presentations about public programs, the individual market, employer-based coverage, safety net programs, and universal systems being utilized in countries throughout the world….

Announcements, Immigration | October 27, 2017

National Academies to Hold November Workshop in Oakland

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity will be holding a one-day workshop in Oakland entitled Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health on Tuesday, November 28. The workshop will feature invited speaker presentations and discussions that examine the history of immigration laws and policies and…

Announcements, Cannabis | October 27, 2017

Cannabis and Health Webinar Scheduled for November

Dialogue 4 Health is conducting a webinar on Tuesday, November 14, from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm, PST, entitled “Marijuana and Our Health: What We Do and Don’t Know.” This is the first of series of forums to explore the impacts of cannabis on human health, communities, and public health. Information on how to register…

Announcements | October 27, 2017

CHCF to Hold Briefing on California Opioid Epidemic Next Month

The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) will be holding a briefing on California’s response to the opioid epidemic on Monday, November 27 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the DHCS Auditorium in Sacramento (1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814). The briefing will examine the role of state agencies and other collaborative approaches being utilized…