CA AB278

Requires the Health Care Affordability Board to establish a Patient Advocate Advisory Standing Committee by June 1, 2026

The committee must include at least 8 members: 2 representatives each from patient advocacy organizations for chronic conditions, rare diseases, terminal illnesses, and mental/behavioral health conditions

The committee must hold public meetings at least 4 times per year and receive public comments at those meetings

The committee must annually report to the board on obstacles to accessing quality health care and recommendations for improving quality, access, and affordability for patients with chronic conditions, rare diseases, terminal illnesses, and mental/behavioral health conditions

The board must include the committee's recommendations in its annual report