Supreme Court Rules on Affordable Care Act
On Thursday, June 28th, 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Compiled here are stories leading up to the momentous decision as well as analysis and reaction following the ruling.

Capital Public Radio News Reports
Governor Brown Signs Bills to Overhaul Health Insurance Rules
Thursday, May 09, 2013California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills Thursday that make sweeping changes to the state’s rules for people purchasing health insurance on their own.
California Lawmaker Wants Rewards Not Penalties in Workplace Health Programs
Thursday, May 02, 2013California lawmakers heard a bill today that would prevent workplace wellness programs from charging workers more for health care if they don’t meet certain goals.
California Bills to Expand the Roles of Non-Physicians Pass First Committee Test
Monday, April 29, 2013Three California measures that would expand the roles of non-physicians working in primary care easily passed their first committee test today.
Health Insurance Overhaul Bills Headed to Governor Brown
Monday, April 29, 2013Two California bills that would overhaul the health insurance market for individuals are on their way to the Governor’s desk today.
Brown Administration Supports Discussion on Non-Physician 'Scope of Practice'
Monday, April 29, 2013California lawmakers consider measures today that would allow nurse-practitioners and other health care professionals to provide a higher level of care next year. The Brown administration says it’s an important discussion, but has taken no position.
Interview with Governor Brown's Top Health Official on Doctor Shortages and the Federal Health Law
Monday, April 29, 2013Capital Public Radio sat down with California's Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley to talk about doctor shortages in the state, and how that ties to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Broad Coalition Calls for Reversal of Looming Medi-Cal Cuts
Thursday, April 25, 2013An unlikely coalition has formed to try to stop cuts to California’s Medi-Cal program.
California Doctors Propose Measures to Alleviate Physician Shortage
Tuesday, April 16, 2013California physicians and lawmakers are trying to draw attention to a shortage of doctors in the state. They say more doctors will be needed to see millions of people who will start enrolling in coverage next year.
Bill to Create Health Plan for Working Poor Passes Senate
Thursday, April 11, 2013A California bill related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act passed the Senate today.
TV Ad Campaign Highlights the Uninsured Under Health Overhaul
Monday, March 18, 2013A media campaign is trying to bring attention to the Californians who will remain uninsured when new health coverage under the Affordable Care Act begins. Click-in to see the commercial.
California Lawmaker Seeks to Expand the Roles of Non-Physicians
Wednesday, March 13, 2013A California lawmaker proposes to allow some healthcare workers to expand their range of services in order to meet the new demand for health care under the Affordable Care Act.
California Bill Would Create Health Plan 'Bridge' For Working Poor
Monday, March 11, 2013A new bill in the California legislature session intends to make health care more stable for the working poor under the Affordable Care Act.
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