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MICRA / Public Policy

Legislature Pivots to the Opioid Crisis

In California, based on data available from the Department of Public Health as of January 4, 2023, there were 7,175 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021, with 5,961 being fentanyl-related. Amongst those, 236 were teens aged 15 to 19. Another staggering data point on this report is the 21,016 emergency department visits related to opioid overdoses in 2021.

Healthcare Policy Trends: What’s Ahead for 2023

Legislators returned to Sacramento on January 4th, 2023, to kick off a new two-year legislative cycle, which began with Governor Newsom presenting his 2023-2024 state budget proposal on January 10th.

CAP Legislative Advocacy: A Year in Review

As a physician-led organization, CAP is committed to staying one step ahead of emerging healthcare-related regulatory and policy changes and defending a physician’s ability to provide quality patient care and run a viable practice. This past year, CAP had the opportunity to convey its position on a number of critical issues on behalf of its nearly 13,000 physician members.

New Healthcare and Employment Laws Physicians Need to Know

Earlier this fall the California legislative session concluded with 997 new bills enacted into law. Below is a summary of those bills that may be of immediate interest to physicians in their roles as healthcare providers and employers. 

A Step Closer to Passage of Federal Prior Authorization Legislation

In a few short months, the 117th U.S. Congress will end, putting pressure on lawmakers to address a multitude of legislative priorities, while contending with the political pressures of a fast-approaching general election.