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 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 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

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - In California, the public health system is operated by state and local governments to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease, and respond to emergencies that impact the health of Californians. Public health is distinct from health care in that it focuses primarily on the health of communities rather than treating individuals for their specific health issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - HCAI develops policies and programs to (1)  promote access to the health care workforce, particularly in underserved areas of the state; (2)  provide health care quality and cost information; and (3)  regulate financing opportunities for health care facility construction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a new rule in 2014 that requires states to ensure that any Medicaid ‑funded HCBS services promote person ‑centered planning, individual choice, and increased independence and are provided in the most integrated setting possible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683