By Zoe Bulls In an enforcement action against two health plans, the California Department of Managed Healthcare (DMHC) fined Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. and Blue Cross of California (Anthem Blue Cross) a combined $8.5 million for violating Continue reading
By Steven Soldani SB 357 (Portantino), as amended May 6, 2024, would, in relevant part, amend and repeal section 103900 of the Health and Safety Code to extend current provisions, modify reporting obligations, and exempt healthcare providers from liability while Continue reading
By Madison Beck On January 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a staff report to the Senior Department Official on Recognition Compliance Issues regarding the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and its compliance with Continue reading
By Rachel Rockwell On November 19, 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will vote on whether to adopt Commissioner Shiroma’s October 15, 2020, Proposed Decision Authorizing Deployment of Drivered and Driverless Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service (Rulemaking 12-12-011). The Proposed Continue reading
By Rachel Rockwell On September 2, 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued D.20-08-042, which renews the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) (“the Program”) through December 31, 2030. The decision states that EPIC is the largest state-level public interest Continue reading
By Strider Kachelein On February 18, 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued I.19-09-016, a ruling setting forth assigned Commissioner proposals “relating to the application of state law to the proposed plan of reorganization for Pacific Gas and Electric Continue reading
By Michael J. Melton On February 7, 2020, CPUC Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma issued a proposed decision on data confidentiality issues pertaining to the Commission’s Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR) on regulations relating to passenger carriers, ridesharing, and new online-enabled transportation services Continue reading
