Among thousands of bills introduced since the beginning of this year’s legislative term, one has swiftly made its way to the governor’s desk with a unanimous yes vote from members of both the Assembly (79-0) and Senate (39-0).
During the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offered regulatory permissions to promote and expand the adoption and use of telehealth services, supporting the health and safety of patients and providers alike.
This Case of the Month highlights the unfortunate scenario when a patient with mental health issues fell through the cracks within the healthcare system.
During the 2019-2020 budget cycle, Governor Newsom did not include a proposal to extend the Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax, which expired on July 1, 2019.