Recent regulations that established new staffing requirements for inpatient psychiatric hospitals have made it harder for Californians experiencing a mental health crisis to get the care they need.
Recent regulations that established new staffing requirements for inpatient psychiatric hospitals have made it harder for Californians in mental health crisis to get care.
Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t replace human judgment — it supports clinicians, improves patient safety, and enhances care delivery.
Medicare and Medi-Cal underfunding have put the health care system on the precipice.
Facility fees support the clinical staff, infrastructure, and services needed to provide care in community-based outpatient settings — keeping clinics open and accessible, supporting high-quality care, and enabling patients to receive care close to home and avoid a hospital emergency department (ED).
MYTH: Eliminating facility fees will result in lower health care costs for patients. FACT: Eliminating facility fees could actually increase costs by forcing patients to receive care in higher-cost settings. Without facility fees, telehealth services and community clinics may close, leaving patients with fewer options and increased reliance on hospital emergency departments. Keeping...
Medicare and Medi-Cal underfunding have put the health care system on the precipice.
Medicaid in California
Medicaid is a lifeline to millions of Californians
