2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Health [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2009 - At the time this analysis was prepared, Congress also appeared to be close to agreement on federal legislation that would reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). We recommend that the state forego at this time an option available under the new federal legislation to expand children’s coverage up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level because of the state’s current fiscal condition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1925

LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2008 - LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details] HTML Description: The role of the Legislative Analyst's Office is to review state programs and make recommendations to the Legislature as to how the state can operate more effectively and efficiently.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1897

Expanded Efforts Could Further Reduce Cost of Mental Health Drugs [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - The cost of mental health drugs in the Medi-Cal Program continues to grow. We estimate the state can save about $5 million General Fund annually by reducing inappropriate prescribing practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1767

Pay-for-Performance Could Reduce Medi-Cal Costs and Improve Patient Care [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - As health care costs continue to face upward cost pressures, many federal, state and private health care programs have turned to pay-for-performance programs as a way of both ensuring the practice of effective and efficient medicine and of controlling costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1764

Failure to Promulgate Regulations Leads to State Laws Not Being Enforced [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Failure to Promulgate Regulations Leads to State Laws Not Being Enforced [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1766

The Governor's Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks and Issues--October 2007 [Publication Details]

Oct 31, 2007 - The Governor's Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks and Issues--October 2007 [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1678

Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan [Publication Details] Perspectives and Issues (Major Analyses) February 21, 2007 Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan Format: HTML Description: The Governor proposes to extend health care coverage to California’s uninsured population and to implement specific reforms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1609

Data Match Increases Veterans' Access to Benefits and Reduces State Costs [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Data Match Increases Veterans' Access to Benefits and Reduces State Costs [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1607

Governor’s Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2007 - Governor’s Health Care Plan: State Fiscal Risks [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1551

Promoting Health Information Technology in California: A State Policy Approach [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2007 - We conclude that the state should take steps to promote widespread adoption of HIT, and we outline several strategies to achieve that goal. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1550