Assembly May Balk at MediCal Reform Plan
Sacramento Democrats may oppose approving Gov. Reagan's Medi-Cal reform due to fears the 600 million dollar program is underfunded. Assemblyman Campbell notes calls to add up to 200 million more, while providers face historic 10 percent cuts that could resume if funds run short. Health maintenance organizations could shield doctors and hospitals from future cuts.
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California Medi-Cal reform proposal aims for patient choice and HMO funding
Lawmakers consider a contract model with health maintenance organizations to pay them in full despite future Medi-Cal cuts. The plan includes a patient copay of about $1 per visit and $3 daily hospital charges, limits visits to two per month, and bars hospitals from housing nonacute long-term patients.
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Welfare Reform Debate Opens in House as Bill Moves Ahead
The House prepared to debate a $9 billion welfare reform bill that would raise Social Security benefits by 5 percent next year, tighten medicare and medicaid, and create a national welfare system including cash benefits for working poor and the jobless. The vote on killing the welfare section could determine passage and sent to the Senate.
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Nixon
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Connections for future Route 166 Expressway approved
California Highway Commission approved road connections 0.6 to 1.6 miles west of Santa Maria to future cross streets serving the westerly expansion area. Construction planned with the 1973-74 fiscal year four lane expressway project. state cost to cover only within the highway right of way totaling about 11 200 dollars.
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Army to medically assist heroin users in Vietnam
In Vietnam GIs face compulsory rehabilitation if tests show opiate use. Sgt Johnny L Rogers announces a 390 word policy on drug testing, medical evaluation, and treatment for soldiers found with heroin in their system.
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Cereal prices blamed on high costs and ad spending
FTC study cited by Congress says wholesale cereal prices run about 20 percent above costs and suggested retail prices are another 20 percent higher. The report notes profits and heavy advertising as key factors with sugar coated cereals costing about a third more due to big ad budgets.
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