By Byanca Hutchins At its November 22, 2024, meeting, the Medical Board of California (“Board”) reviewed proposed legislation to establish a new Physician Health and Wellness Program (“PHWP”). This proposal comes after the Board’s previous diversion program was discontinued in Continue reading
By Ariana Hussing At its January 8, 2025, meeting, the California State Board of Pharmacy (Board) reviewed proposed amendments to section 1711 to Article 2 of Division 17 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) regarding the Continue reading
By Zoe Bulls On January 10, 2025, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) published notice of proposed rulemaking to add section 1300.67.27 to title 28 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) to clarify how health plans licensed to Continue reading
By Isaiah Artis On November 18, 2024, the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) published its Sunset Review Report in preparation for its Sunset Review Oversight hearing before the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development and the Assembly Committee on Continue reading
By Lam, Shun Fung On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsome signed the Dental Board of California (DBC) sunset extension bill, SB 1453 (Ashby) (Chapter 483, Statutes of 2024), which extends the Board’s sunset date to January 1, 2029. The Legislative Continue reading
By Catherine Santos On July 26, 2024, the California State Board of Pharmacy published a Notification of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action concerning its proposed amendment to section 1747 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 5 of the California Code of Continue reading
By Samantha Fidel On September 6, 2024, the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPA) adopted a regulatory change regarding continuing professional development requirements. The proposed changes would amend sections 1399.160, 1399.160.1, 1399.160.2, 1399.160.3, and 1399.160.4 of Continue reading
By Wyatt Page On September 17, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission issued D.24-09-020 to set statewide average and maximum energization target timelines for the three large IOUs: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric Company Continue reading
By Lam, Shun Fung On April 23, 2024, the Dental Board of California (DBC) published notice of its intent to update current dental assisting examination regulations to reflect current laws and procedures and ensure that they reflect minimum standards for Continue reading
By Caroline Bulger At its April 18, 2024 meeting, the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) moved to adopt the Strategic Plan for 2024–2025. The Board first introduced the plan at the Strategic Planning Session in October 2023. The plan outlines the Continue reading
