In a decision opposed to its OSHA ruling issued on the same day, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has allowed the federal government to mandate COVID vaccinations for health care workers. From Amy Howe at SCOTUSblog: With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reaching a new record high as a result of …continue reading
Titanium Healthcare, Inc, a leading national provider of exceptional patient programs, announced an agreement to acquire Farid Shakibai, MD Primary Care located in Fountain Valley, CA. Titanium will apply its proven people, processes and technology to create a differentiated level of care for patients to help them succeed in their …continue reading
California residents have been turning to medical virtual visits, also known as telemedicine, more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. While telemedicine companies have been around for years, the pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in virtual visits as primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals began offering the service …continue reading
Today, in recognition of National Health Center Week Michelle Steel, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, visited the Orange County Healthcare Agency’s Clinic in Santa Ana on 17th Street with Health Care Agency Director Dr. Clayton Chau and staff from all HCA departments to commend all the hard …continue reading
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted medical care in countless ways, from postponing elective surgeries to moving many visits online. To shed some light on where people can get quality, affordable care during the current crisis, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst States for …continue reading
The CalPERS Board of Administration today approved health plan premiums for calendar year 2021, at an overall average premium increase of 4.32%. Rates for CalPERS’ Medicare plans are declining across the board from the previous year. Included in the approved rates are the addition of a new health plan, coverage …continue reading
Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) cosponsored The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, a legislative package that will provide much needed relief by making healthcare and prescription drugs more affordable. The legislation also expands access to healthcare, strengthens protections for people with pre-existing conditions, reduces racial and ethnic …continue reading
Access to affordable health care and innovative new treatments has been an ongoing concern for Orange County residents and their families, and the challenges associated with confronting the COVID-19 pandemic brought the gravity of the issue into increased focus. California patients need lawmakers to find sustainable solutions to rising health …continue reading
Most coronaviruses infect animals, but not people. However, seven different coronaviruses, that scientists know of, can infect people and make them sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, …continue reading
Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) released the following statement after H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, passed the House. The Act will reduce prescription drug costs for millions of Americans. Rep. Cisneros has been a staunch advocate for lowering prescription drug costs and reducing healthcare costs …continue reading
For millions of Americans, the fall marks open enrollment season, the time when people select or switch their health benefits for the following year. While many people are likely to look for a health plan that meets their needs and budget, consumers should also be aware of potentially overlooked benefits …continue reading
H.R. 4527, the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act, introduced by Representatives Harley Rouda (CA-48), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Senator Sherrod Brown (OH), received endorsements from the following organizations: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) National Sheriffs …continue reading
The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) issued the following statement today on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) comprehensive prescription drug plan, H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act: “Prescription drugs now account for $450 billion in total healthcare spending, including $84 billion paid by employer health plans. Many …continue reading