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Department of Homeland Security Announces Implementation Date for Public Charge Rule
OAKLAND, CA, January 31, 2020 – Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will begin implementation of the new public charge rule on
The Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Public Charge Rule to Be Enforced
OAKLAND, CA, January 27, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a lower court’s injunction blocking the implementation of the public charge rule. Marking
Public Health Care Systems Laud Governor Newsom’s Health Care Investments in State Budget
OAKLAND, CA, January 10, 2020 – The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) applauds Governor Gavin Newsom’s FY 2020-2021 Budget proposal, which demonstrates his
Trump Administration Proposes New Rule on Medicaid Funding That Could Eliminate Access to Care for Millions of Low-Income Californians
On November 18, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule, called the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR). This policy
Whole Person Care Makes Progress in Care Coordination, Improving Care for Vulnerable Patients
For people in low-income communities, medical problems can be caused and worsened by factors related to poverty, such as poor nutrition, lack of safe and
Final Public Charge Rule Jeopardizes Health and Well-Being of Our Communities
OAKLAND, CA, August 12, 2019 – The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) is gravely concerned with the Trump Administration’s release of
California’s Public Health Care Systems Remain Safe Places for All to Receive Care, Despite Proposed Immigration Raids
Oakland, CA, June 22, 2019 – President Trump announced plans to deport undocumented immigrants in 10 cities across the country, including San Francisco and Los
Public Health Care Systems Support Governor Newsom’s Expansion Efforts in the May Revision Budget, Yet Remain Concerned over Pharmacy Proposal
OAKLAND, CA, May 9, 2019 – The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) applauds Governor Gavin Newsom’s (FY 2019–2020) May Revision budget
Whole Person Care is Making a Difference for Patients with Complex Needs in California
For many people in low-income communities, health problems can be caused and exacerbated by a range of factors related to poverty, which may include poor
Protect Medicaid DSH Funding for Public Health Care Systems
State Leaders Sign Letter to California Congressional Members Federal Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments support safety net hospitals, including public health care systems, providing