- February 16, 2023
U.S.C. Center for Health Journalism et al. v. Local Health Initiative, Los Angeles Superior Court
Litigation Team CasesRead moreIn this case, two Centers at the University of Southern California requested public records on provider performance from L.A.…
- February 9, 2023
Issue Brief: Tele Mental Health in California Schools
Read moreCalifornia children and youth are experiencing a mental health crisis, and ensuring that they have access to quality mental…
- February 1, 2023
CMS Establishes Guardrails for Section 1115 Demonstrations for Justice-Involved Individuals in California Waiver
Read moreSince Medicaid’s inception, the program has not covered services for any adult who is an “inmate of a public…
- January 25, 2023
Medi-Cal Delivery System Changes in 2023 and 2024
Read moreThrough the combination of the ongoing implementation of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) program in California and…
- December 2, 2022
Managed Care Sanctions: An Important Tool for Accountability
Read moreThis report is part of the National Health Law Program’s ongoing work on accountability in Medicaid managed care, focusing…
- October 18, 2022
Model Contraceptive Equity Act: Legislative Language and Issue Brief
Read moreUpdated October 2023. This paper begins with model legislative language that can serve as a template for state advocates…
- October 13, 2022
NHeLP Comments on California Section 1115 Demonstration Five-Year Renewal and Amendment Request: CalAIM Demonstration
Read moreIn comments to HHS, NHeLP urges the Secretary to reject California's plan to renew its Institution for Mental Diseases…
- October 11, 2022
Webinar: Gender-Affirming Care 101 for California Advocates
Read moreThis webinar provides an overview of the legal requirements on Medi-Cal and private health plans in California to provide…
- July 28, 2022
California Prepares for PHE Unwinding through Release of Operational Plan
Read moreCOVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). While not required, CMS has encouraged states to make their plans publicly available. In…
- May 16, 2022
Medicaid Coverage of Advanced Practice Prescribing for Reproductive & Sexual Health Medications
Read moreAdvanced practice providers (APPs) are licensed health care practitioners, other than physicians, who may practice independently and bill directly…