By Santiago Munoz

University of California Health leaders held a health care reform briefing Wednesday (June 30), the second discussion in an ongoing assessment of the new federal law.

The latest briefing focused on the transition period between now and 2014, when key provisions will take effect such as the opening of commercial health insurance exchanges – marketplaces that will offer affordable health insurance options to individuals and small businesses. The briefing covered important issues that will affect UC medical center funding, including decisions on the federal share of Medicaid costs, a pending hospital provider fee and renewal of California’s Medicaid hospital financing waiver.

To listen to a recording of the June 30 briefing, visit https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=9dxorb (registration required). To download a PowerPoint presentation that accompanied the briefing, visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/documents/uc_health_care_reform_briefing2_6.30.10.pptx.

This briefing follows up on one in April that gave an overview of the health reform law’s major components and the potential impacts in California and nationally. To listen to a recording of that briefing, visit https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=fjdwkg. To download an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/documents/uc_health_care_reform_briefing1_4.6.10.pptx.

Please share any comments with us if you have observations or follow-up questions.

Santiago Munoz
Associate Vice President
UC Health Sciences and Services