Ed Hernandez

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D. (D-West Covina), chair of the Senate Health Committee, will be holding an informational hearing to examine services provided to individuals with substance use disorders. In California, an estimated 12% - 13% of the Medi-Cal population have a substance use disorder. 

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D. (D-West Covina) released the following statement reacting to Governor Jerry Brown’s initial budget proposal.

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America initiated litigation challenging Senate Bill 17.

Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D. issued the following statement:

“This lawsuit is just another example of Big Pharma refusing to accept any responsibility for the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. The idea that anyone other than drug companies is responsible for price increases is absurd. I’m confident the law will be upheld.”

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SACRAMENTO – Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) has honored Gary Baca’s business “Counter Point Public Adjusting” as the 22nd Senate District’s 2017 Small Business of the Year in recognition of its long-standing support of the community and commitment to customer service and high business ethics.

The 2017 Veterans Service Awards Honorees from the San Gabriel Valley are being recognized for their service and impact on our community

Author of drug pricing transparency bill in California invited to speak during the National Academy for State Health Policy in Portland

SB 17 sets national health care policy, bringing transparency to Big Pharma

SACRAMENTO – On Monday, October 9, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr will sign Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez’ Senate Bill 17, which brings transparency to Big Pharma and requires drug companies to explain the reasons behind rising drug prices.

SACRAMENTO – California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 512, authored by Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D., (D-West Covina), which requires health care providers to disclose to patients when they are performing stem cell treatments not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

SACRAMENTO – Schools across California can now donate their cafeteria leftovers to local foodbanks and charities. Today, Senate Bill 557, authored by Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D., (D-West Covina) and sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.