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

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the final rule is intended to increase transparency and accountability, standardize data and monitoring, and create opportunities for states to promote active beneficiary engagement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - CDPH ’s modifications can include changes to federal recommendations since January 2025, but only if the department determines them to be consistent with promoting public health. Health Care Access and Information Continues Ratcheting Down Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - By improving health outcomes for many of the state ’s highest ‑risk, highest ‑need residents, CalAIM is intended to promote health equity. However, to date, the administration has not released a detailed plan for how CalAIM would be evaluated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402

The 2019-20 May Revision: Governor's May Revision Medi-Cal Budget

May 14, 2019 - This would help ensure that changes developed by the department promote transparency and facilitate increased oversight of the Medi-Cal budget. Approve Transfer of Drug Rebates to Special Fund Consistent With May Revision Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4046

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Medi-Cal Telehealth Proposal

May 13, 2021 - To the extent that telehealth services lead to additional necessary health care services being provided to these populations, t hey have potential to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 24, 2017 - Another state policy —Chapter  683 of 2013 (SB 468, Emmerson) —that will promote consumer choice and independence is the creation of the SDP. SDP will give interested consumers greater choice in selecting the services and supports they prefer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - State and federal policy have shifted in recent years toward promoting competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with developmental disabilities. (In this context, “competitive ” means market rate wages.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape

Oct 24, 2025 - The state also could structure copays in ways that promote high ‑value care, such as by adopting higher charges for less medically necessary services. These decision points will affect the impact on utilization and associated savings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2022-23 Budget: Public Health Foundational Support

Feb 16, 2022 - The current plan focuses on enhancing recruitment and hiring strategies, promoting interest in working at CDPH, and training and developing current employees —all important activities to improve CDPH ’s current capacity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4544