New Healthcare Laws for 2015 November 5, 2014 California Legislation, Legislation , Healthcare Laws, California Legislation 0 The California Legislature had an active year, passing many new laws affecting health care. In particular, there was a strong focus on scope of practice for allied health professionals, prescription drug abuse, public health issues and health care coverage. The California Medical Association has published a summary of the most significant new health laws. For more details, see "Significant New California Laws of Interest to Physicians For 2015." Comments are closed.