ITUP hosts a series of Regional Workgroups around the state each year to discuss the implementation of health care reform. Our Workgroups bring together a variety of stakeholders, including health plans, hospital and clinic associations, county personnel, community-based organizations, and advocates and unions. Click on the links below for more… more

The dates are already set for ITUP’s 18th Annual Statewide Conference! Next year, the Awards and Networking Dinner will be held on February 10, 2014 at the Citizen Hotel, while the Conference will be held on February 11 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Mark your calendars, it’s only 10 months… more

Legislation Legislature Passes First Set of Special Session Bills The Senate and Assembly voted to approve ABX1 2 (Pan, D-Sacramento) and SBX1 2 (Hernandez, D-West Covina) respectively, which would reform the individual and small employer health insurance markets and ban pre-existing conditions as a reason for insurance denial.  The bills are headed to the… more

This ITUP analysis uses data from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to asses safety net hospitals’ and clinics’ utilization and revenue. The charts and tables provide data by payer and display trends over the last several years. The data are available for hospitals (inpatient and outpatient… more

This morning Covered California released a summary of the plans, benefits and premiums that it will be offering to individuals in 2014. Enrollment begins October 1, and coverage begins January 1, 2014. Thirteen plans will offer benefits in the state’s 19 regions. The plans include the biggest statewide plans, such… more

On May 14, 2013, Covered California announced it will be awarding $37 million in grants to 48 organizations for outreach and education efforts to individuals and small businesses. “Together, we can significantly strengthen our effort to ensure as many Californians as possible are aware of and are enrolled in the… more