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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1976
Page
6
Gov. Brown's proposed medical malpractice reform fails as the Insurance Committee votes down related measures. Assemblyman Howard Berman carried the bill, but a formal roll call was avoided. Opposition from the medical association and questions about pool viability sealed the defeat.
Nearly 300 physicians and medical groups in California drew more than $100,000 each in Medi-Cal reimbursements for care to low income patients last year. Southeast Medical Center in Huntington Park led with $1,068,169. CMA notes high overhead and low fees distort true picture as more doctors refuse Medi-Cal. The state plans about $2.4 billion for Medi-Cal this year, up $400 million from 1974-75.
United Press International reports Sacramento notes include monthly foster care payments rising from 12.50 to 132.50 dollars. Other items: 18 to 21 year olds may serve liquor in restaurants. A state malpractice fund plan is discussed. PUC rate hike delays and expanded collective bargaining for public school classified staff are noted.
Karl V. Steinbrugge of the California Seismic Safety Commission warns that unreinforced masonry structures in California resemble collapsed Chinese buildings where many died. He says tens of thousands of similar risk, the greatest life hazard, must be a priority in quake hazard reduction. He notes China’s quake reached about 8.2 on the Richter scale, similar to 1906 San Francisco.
State school chief Wilson Riles advances a plan to reform intermediate and secondary education. SB1753 would cost about 141 million dollars yearly once fully phased in and begins at five percent of schools then grows to 7.5 percent in subsequent years.
The Senate approved AB3354 by Assemblyman Eugene Gualco 23-0 sending it to Gov. Brown. The bill allows 18 to 21 year olds to serve liquor if working in an area primarily designed for food service, clarifying current law which is silent on the matter.
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