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Health Care Reform

CFC supports a single payer, “Medicare for all” guaranteed health insurance system, as well as incremental reforms to cover all children, regulate insurance rates, among others.

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California law requires new warning after breast exam
by Laura Olson, Sacramento Bee
April 2nd, 2013

California women who have dense breast tissue will get more information following their routine examinations under a state law that took effect on April 1.

SB 1538 Improves Breast Cancer Detection Information Following Mammograms

SB 1538 (Simitian) provides a simple notification requirement that ensures that a woman is aware of her breast density so she can make informed decisions about her healthcare.

Ballot Measure Would Control Skyrocketing Health Insurance Rates

The initiative would require health insurance companies to submit proposed rate increases to the Department of Insurance, which could deny or modify an excessive rate hike.