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California Lawmakers Push for Affordable Health Care Reforms

9/18/2025

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California lawmakers propose new health care regulations, including capping insulin costs at $35 monthly and increasing oversight of pharmacy benefit managers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom must approve these measures by October 12 to address rising prescription drug costs.
New guidelines permit pharmacists to administer vaccines without a prescription.
Assembly Bill 1312 requires hospitals to screen patients for financial assistance before billing.
Lawmakers aim to protect sensitive medical information from immigration enforcement while emphasizing vaccination amid a slight rise in COVID-19 cases.

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Story summary

California lawmakers propose new health care regulations, including capping insulin costs at $35 monthly and increasing oversight of pharmacy benefit managers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom must approve these measures by October 12 to address rising prescription drug costs.
New guidelines permit pharmacists to administer vaccines without a prescription.
Assembly Bill 1312 requires hospitals to screen patients for financial assistance before billing.
Lawmakers aim to protect sensitive medical information from immigration enforcement while emphasizing vaccination amid a slight rise in COVID-19 cases.