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The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: Why the Healthcare Sector Needs to Pay Attention (and Not Just in California)

Lynsey MitchelJohn TiltonBy Lynsey Mitchel, John Tilton and Dhara Waghela* on Posted in State Healthcare Legislation
Background On June 28, 2018, California’s new privacy bill A.B-375 was signed into law as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). On October 10, 2019, the California Attorney General issued proposed regulations for implementing and interpreting the CCPA.[1] Effective on January 1, 2020, the CCPA will apply to all for-profit entities and businesses … Continue Reading

California Department of Managed Health Care Opposes AB 1249

Lynsey MitchelMatthew GoldmanJohn TiltonBy Lynsey Mitchel, Matthew Goldman and John Tilton on Posted in State Healthcare Legislation
On Monday, August 8th, the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs of the Department of Managed Health Care (the “Department”) released a letter of opposition (the “Letter”) to Assembly Bill 1249 (“AB 1249”). The Letter was addressed to Brian Maienschein of the California State Assembly, who is the lead author of AB 1249.… Continue Reading

New Regulation Clarifies DMHC’s Position Regarding Knox-Keene Licensing

Eric KleinLynsey MitchelMatthew GoldmanJohn TiltonBy Eric Klein, Lynsey Mitchel, Matthew Goldman and John Tilton on Posted in State Healthcare Legislation
After a protracted comment period, the California Department of Managed Health Care (the “Department”) formally adopted its much anticipated “global risk” regulation (the “Regulation”), which will go into effect on July 1, 2019. As more specifically set forth in Section 1300.49 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) and as described below, the Department has … Continue Reading

Balanced Billing in California: Update Regarding 2016’s A.B. 72 and an Overview of Newly Introduced Bill A.B. 1611

Lynsey MitchelBy Lynsey Mitchel on Posted in State Healthcare Legislation
Balanced billing or “surprise billing” has been getting increased attention at both the federal and state level. Balance bills arise when a payor covers out-of-network care, but the provider bills the patient for amounts beyond what the payor covers and beyond cost-sharing amounts. California has been tackling this issue for over a decade. This article … Continue Reading
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