September’s HIPC meeting began with state policy updates from CA State Senator Bill Monning, followed by a review of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), and finally a presentation by County staff on the “Next Generation” of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). State Policy Updates Senator Monning discussed the content and his engagement in the following legislation relevant to HIPC: SB115: requires that insurance companies notify patients and providers of t