County medics warn against slashing funds
About 15 000 county medical workers led by interns and residents warned the Board of Supervisors a 3.5 percent cut in health funds would trigger a medical disaster. They argued it would deny therapy to 765 crippled residents and threaten accreditation while delaying care.
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Threats of lawsuits delay action on Medi Cal rules
In Sacramento AP reports state health officials say threats of lawsuits from operators tied to the old prepaid health plan PHP system have delayed emergency regulations on Medi Cal group health insurance. Dr Jerome Lackner and Steve Isin cite operators who would benefit from the PHP model and IMS proposals as influencing the delay. They protected names of the threatening PHPs while noting legal action could be pursued by an attorney Lloyd Hinkelman.
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Bicyclist Dies After Newport Beach Collision
A 13 year old boy Mohammed Kharazmi of 25 Burning Tree Lane died at Hoag Memorial Hospital at 4 p.m. after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle through a Newport Beach intersection. The driver was not cited.
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Brown Signs Bills Expanding Drug Substitutions and Price Rules
Governor Brown signed AB193 allowing pharmacists to substitute later cost generic drugs, along with SB261 stamping prices in supermarkets and SB1018 creating a California State Public Defender office. He also signed measures for CSU board membership, delegate rules, and strip mining permits, and vetoed an adult parole date bill.
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Procunier Indicates Likely End as State Authority Chief
Sacramento reports that Raymond Procunier said he is strongly leaning against reappointment as State Adult Authority chairman. Governor Brown voiced willingness to nominate again, but Procunier believes it is time for leadership change after eight years in corrections under Reagan.
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Boy Killed After Dash Into Street Near La Mirada Home
A 5-year-old La Mirada boy Kevin Fox of 15531 Talbot Drive died after dashing into the street and being struck by a car near his home. The 6:20 p.m. accident occurred Monday and deputies said the driver was not cited or held.
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