Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant declines—or potential permanent extinctions—of the state’s native fish species represent not just a loss of public trust natural resources, but also impair the state’s fishing industry and economy, as well as dispossess some of California’s Native American communities of essential elements of their tribal culture.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - These include: (1)  staffing resources; (2)  laboratory equipment resources and the types of tests that can be performed; (3)  the number and types of tests performed annually over the last several years; and (4)  if applicable, the extent to which existing levels of staffing and equipment allow for testing above current levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2023-24 Budget: Whole Child Model Expansion

May 5, 2023 - Moreover, medical equipment providers that were interviewed in the evaluation noted more streamlined and muc h faster authorization of services in the Whole Child Model (for example, from 45 days to 60 days under traditional CCS to around five days under the Whole Child Model).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4767

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - Additionally, because managed care plans arrange and pay for the health care of most (around 26  million) Californians, ensuring they are well equipped to identify and address climate ‑related health risks will be an essential component of an effective statewide strategy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Health

Sep 17, 2024 - These protocols include the use of testing, vaccinations, and personal protective equipment to mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. The funding also includes transitioning ten limited-term public health nurse positions into permanent positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4930

COVID-19: American Rescue Plan’s Major Health-Related Funding Provisions

May 6, 2021 - The ARP Act provides $7.6  billion nationwide for health centers for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, testing, and contact tracing, as well as the expansion of workforce efforts to support these efforts (through equipment, staff, or other infrastructure).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4425

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - As with many health care providers, Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for complex rehabilitation technology and other durable medical equipment were reduced by up to 10  percent in the aftermath of the Great Recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - To address these other sources of health disparities, the Legislature might need to pursue distinct policy changes that are better equipped to improve outcomes in these areas. In addition, for the nonmedical determinants of health that CalAIM is intended to address, whether Medi ‑Cal is the program best equipped to improve outcomes is unclear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - The California Department of Education (CDE) manages Part B and schools provide the services, which include evaluation and screening; special education; speech, physical, and occupational therapies; and communications assessments and adaptive communication equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577