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10/17/2024
CASA Advocacy Update – October 2024
The two-year 2023/20424 legislative session for California has come to a close – the deadline for the Legislature to pass bills was on August 31st, and Governor Newsom had until September 30th to sign or veto the bills that came to his desk. This was a busy year for CASA advocacy, with active engagement in support or opposition to various legislative proposals, a series of tours at CASA member facilities to help legislators increase their familiarity with ASCs, and continued relationship-building with legislators to build our bench of policymaker champions on issues that impact ASC business and patient care. Key highlights and priority issues include:
10/10/2024
CDPH AFL Addressing IV Solution Shortage
AFL 24-24 Intravenous (IV) Solution Shortage due to Hurricane Helene is now available. This AFL notifies facilities of the intravenous (IV) solution shortage due to Hurricane Helene. This AFL also provides Baxter’s guidance for health care providers on product management and conservation actions and CDPH guidance for planning and responding to supply chain issues.
10/03/2024
IV Fluid Shortage
A Baxter International facility in North Carolina damaged by the hurricane has halted production, which could result in shortages of normal saline, dialysis solutions and other IV products. It’s likely CA ASCs have received notification from the manufacturer warning them of their decreased production and shipping allowances. The shortage of fluids along with other medical supplies could also be impacted by the dock workers strike on the East and Gulf Coasts.
10/02/2024
SB 525 Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers to Go Into Effect This October
This past spring, Governor Newsom signed legislation extending the implementation of SB 525. This is the legislation mandating increasing the minimum wage in health care settings. In July, the budget agreement, continued the delay of the implementation of the healthcare minimum wage of $25.00 per hour taking effect until October 15, 2024, at the earliest.
09/30/2024
Governor Newsom Vetoes AB 3129 (Wood)
On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom vetoed AB 3129 (Wood), a decision that protects thousands of valuable transactions, partnerships, and joint venture opportunities between Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), our hospital and health system partners, and private equity investors.
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