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State-imposed nursing home fee extended until end of 2027

  • By Madeline Shannon | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A fee imposed on nursing facilities in California has been extended until Dec. 31, 2027 after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law – ensuring the state continues to get millions of dollars to pay for Medi-Cal reimbursements.

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Report says 16 California hospitals at risk of closure

  • By Madeline Shannon | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Sixteen rural hospitals in California are at risk of closure, with five at risk of closing immediately. That's according to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.

WATCH: Senate OKs taxes on digital software, managed care
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WATCH: Senate OKs taxes on digital software, managed care

  • By Madeline Shannon | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The California Senate passed budget bills on Thursday to tax digital software and managed care organizations, garnering Republican criticism that the Democratic supermajority is making the state’s unaffordability crisis worse.

Can Billionaire Tax Cure California’s Healthcare Woes?
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Can Billionaire Tax Cure California’s Healthcare Woes?

  • Ana Kasparian | RealClearWire

California’s $200 billion-a-year Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation. Behind the staggering price tag lies a program repeatedly flagged for waste, mismanagement, and fraud, raising fresh doubts as state leaders propose taxing billionaires to keep it afloat.