Proposed Regulations Weaken Language Access Law in California HMOs
Landmark legislation going into effect this spring will for the first time require ALL health plans in California to provide care in patients’ primary language. This legislation (SB 853) passed…
Most Large Employers Plan to Maintain Drug Coverage for Medicare Retirees over Next 2 Years
Kaiser/Hewitt 2006 Survey Having entered the 2nd year of the new Medicare drug benefit, nearly 8 in 10 large employers, those with 1,000 or more employees, expect to continue to…
The California Board of Pharmacy Plays Key Role in Consumer Access and Medication Safety
As medications have become an a growing part of people’s daily health treatment, maintenance and promotion, pharmacists play an essential role in assuring people’s access to and safety with their…
Older and Disabled Americans Fall Prey to Private Insurers’ Aggressive Marketing Tactics
Lack of Federal and State Oversight Puts Consumers at Risk of Losing Access to Health Care and Paying More for Their Care, Consumer Advocates Report JANUARY 29, 2007 — Insurance…
