This health care package really addresses the business climate for our industry by trying to improve conditions for companies with less than 50 employees, and in our industry that is 60% of our companies. The health care reform goes a long way to improve business in California. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

This issue of universal health care is an issue that the State of California must address, and thank God we've got a governor with the courage to address it and stick with it during good times and deeply political times. The fact that this must be done is something that's not lost on him. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

Over a year ago the Governor came down to San Diego to talk about his efforts to reform health care in California. And it's been a long year, it's been a tough political process, but I think we have finally today a bill that will provide cost containment for employees, will provide a way for employers to have incentives for employees to use preventative health programs. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

With the Governor coming out and saying that this was the year of major comprehensive health reform, it has been one of the most profound issues that we could work on as a coalition. We thank the Governor for that. We've all worked tirelessly on health care reform. We represent 16 million people in this state, who suffer from chronic pain, from mild to severe. Under this proposal, these people will have coverage despite their pre-existing conditions. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

Health Care Reform is the number one issue for AARP, not just for our own members, but for all Californians who need Health Care Reform. They are in pain, and they need reform now. We believe the Governor has been instrumental and very courageous to push that debate and push that agenda forward. We now need the Legislature and the Assembly to deal with Health Care Reform, get it out of the Assembly and get it into the Senate. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

Rarely in our lives are we ever confronted - where history confronts us and looks straight in the eyes and tells us that we really have an opportunity to make a difference. And we have that opportunity here today, with the Governor's vision and with the Speaker's leadership. We want to really make an impact not only for the six million uninsured Californians, but also the rest of us that are insured. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

I'm absolutely thrilled about the situation on healthcare. The Governor's vision on this, the Speaker's effort has come together and we're looking at universal health care package that the state of California has been trying to put together for more than fifty years. Everybody is covered, everybody gets access to medical care, quality medical care. And everyone has to participate in this system. Watch VideoAbout Support for Comprehensive Health Care Reform »

The Governor's leadership to reform health care in California is unprecedented. And most importantly, I think, is his willingness to ask the tough questions and his idea of shared responsibility -- individuals have a role in this, the businesses, the hospitals, the physicians, the health plans, and government, coming together to solve what can seem as an insurmountable problem. Watch VideoAbout Healthcare reform »

The Latino Coalition for a Healthy California supports the Governor's health care reform efforts. As some of you know, there are over 6 million uninsured Californians in this state, and the Governor's plan addresses the issues of people that are working but are poor, or unfortunately do not have enough money in order to pay for health insurance on their own. Watch VideoAbout the Governor's health care reform »

This legislation is a major step forward in the Governor's effort to ensure that all Californians are not turned away by health insurance companies, that all Californians are insured, and that health care is more affordable. Watch VideoAbout Moving Forward on Health Care Reform »

Flu season is soon approaching, and it’s time to schedule vaccinations for you and your family members. Every year, more than 225,000 people are hospitalized and more than 35,000 die in the US due to influenza and its complications. Children younger than 9 years of age getting a flu vaccine for the first time will need two doses of vaccine. Healthy individuals ages 2 to 49 can now receive the nasal-spray flu vaccine, also known as Flumist. Read MoreAbout About Flu Season and Vaccinations »

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its endorsement of the Governor's Health care reform proposal. The Governor's proposal is based on shared responsibility which we believe in. We believe that this is to benefit all Californians and everyone should be involved in funding this health care plan. Watch VideoAbout  Endorsing the Governor's Health Care Plan »

We're very concerned about health care, because we feel it's important that our employees and that our customers have access to health care. We're particularly excited that the Governor and the Speaker have come together and said we have to find a way to do this, and we want to see a comprehensive bill that lowers costs, but that covers everyone, and we're trusting that the Governor is going to make that happen. Watch VideoAbout calling for action on comprehensive health care reform »

Today we're really delighted to announce a major gift from Eli and Edythe Broad and their foundation in support of our new Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, which they are supporting. We're delighted because we can use this money to accelerate the pace of work that carries our laboratory and bench-style research. Watch VideoAbout UCLA Stem Cell Research »

California's broken health care system needs to be fixed, and it needs to be fixed soon. The CEO of Bumble Bee Foods talks about how comprehensive health care reform requires both employers and employees to succeed. Watch VideoAbout Shared Responsibility »

The 2007-2008 budget is committed to protecting California's most vulnerable citizens. It strengthens foster care and helps seniors and people with disabilities achieve independence, and it increases funding for Medi-Cal and expands enrollment in Healthy Families. Watch VideoAbout Kim Belshe »

Today's rally at the Capitol by AARP was to make sure that affordable, quality health care is the number one priority for the legislature. The Governor came and stood by us and told us how important it was to him. With the Governor's support we think we can contact the legislature in their districts, in the Capitol, and make sure that they understand that sixty-seven percent of Californians want quality, affordable health care now. Watch VideoAbout quality, affordable health care »

On Saturday, August 11th, 4,000 Californians, randomly selected so it really represents every Californian in this state, will come together in 8 cities; San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, and Humboldt County to talk about health care reform. Watch VideoAbout America Speaks »

The issue that I think is facing California that is a crisis is the number of uninsured is increasing. We see every day here at UCLA patients that come to the emergency room for primary care, and sometimes admitted to the hospital for care that could have been prevented if they had affordable health insurance. We're at a point where a fix must happen. Watch VideoAbout  Health Care Reform »

The Governor's comprehensive health care reform proposal has driven debate in the Legislature and across California. Our health care system is broken and needs repair, and the Governor is confident that this year Californians will see reforms to bring higher quality care and relief from the hidden tax. Watch VideoAbout Health Care Reform »

California has the best hospitals, the best medical science and the best doctors in the nation, but without comprehensive health care reform costs will continue to skyrocket and patients won't receive the quality care they deserve. Watch VideoAbout the Reagan UCLA Medical Center opening and health care reform »

California's broken health care system affects everyone in the Golden State and imposes a hidden tax on businesses and those with health insurance. Business leaders know that without comprehensive health care reform, costs will continue to go up. Watch VideoAbout comprehensive health care reform »

Governor Schwarzenegger joins a young patient in Eureka, California as she meets with physicians at the University of California Los Angeles and St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix using telemedicine technology. Watch VideoAbout using telemedicine technology »

This week, the Governor is highlighting his comprehensive health care reform plan to fix California's broken health care system. Watch VideoAbout comprehensive health care reform plan »

California's health care system is broken. Six and a half million Californians are uninsured, health care costs are increasing at twice the rate of inflation and those with health insurance are paying a ‘hidden tax’ to subsidize the uninsured. Watch VideoAbout California's broken health care system »

Gov Schwarzenegger directed the Department of Finance to issue a General Fund loan of up to $150 million to the CA Institute of Regenerative Medicine. The loan represents more than three times the amount of money the federal government spends each year on embryonic stem cell research. Watch VideoAbout Stem Cell Research »

Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed the most comprehensive health care reform initiative in the nation, which will bring accessible, efficient and affordable health care to every Californian.
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Today, the Governor is holding a roundtable meeting with representatives of labor, business, consumer, disability, insurer/health plan, nurse and physician, public health, senior, and hospital organizations. Read MoreAbout the health of Californians »

Imagine you are a young woman who just turned 19 and is excited about making your own way in the world. Then, imagine you're diagnosed with lupus-a chronic disease that makes you tired and ill. Read MoreAbout Health Insurance »

Two weeks ago, the Governor's Office hosted a live video Q & A with the public to discuss the Governor's Health Care proposal. Today, we're doing it again. This time we are focusing on health care reform and California Business.


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With an overwhelming reelection and a proven track record of tackling tough problems, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has spoken clearly and repeatedly to his intention to make health care a significant part of his 2007 agenda. Read MoreAbout Health Care »

The Governor made further progress in bringing more affordable health care to California by signing AB 2911 (Nunez and Perata) and AB 2877 (Frommer). Health care costs continue to climb at a rate that outpaces general inflation, the growth in personal income or the growth of state revenues... Read MoreAbout lowering prescription drug costs »

California has made important strides in recent years toward the goal of ensuring that all of our state's children have access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage. Governor Schwarzenegger has made this goal one of his top priorities and, consistent with that commitment, has invested in fiscal and program changes... Read MoreAbout Children's Health Coverage »

It is a great honor for me to be here in Sacramento today with my good friend Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to honor some of California's unsung heroes - people who are dedicating their lives to improving the physical activity and fitness levels of California's kids. Read MoreAbout keeping California Healthy »

The Governor’s Summit on Health Care Affordability was a resounding success. The summit, held Monday, July 24th, at UCLA, brought together a cross-section of experts and stakeholders to address California’s health care affordability crisis. More than 50 representatives... Read MoreAbout the Governor's Summit on Health Care »

Today, the Governor and I are at the Governor's Summit on Health Care Affordability in Los Angeles meeting with stakeholders and national experts to discuss the challenges facing California in the face of the continued relentless growth of health care costs. Read MoreAbout Health Care »