New Medi-Cal Cost-Out Plan Aims to Reduce Deficit
Dr Earl W Brian Jr announced immediate changes to limit Medi-Cal overspend from 15 to 20 million dollars over 10 weeks. A new rule requires non emergency hospitalizations to gain Medi-Cal approval, emergencies exempt. The eight day stay rule will extend to all hospitals as part of a three phase plan. Brian spoke before being sworn in as director of the Department of Health Care Services, which runs the program.
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Earl W. Brian Jr
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Ban on Ship Berthing Tax Gains Ground in California
The Assembly committee approved legislation to bar property tax on berthing rights for large ocean-going vessels in California harbors. Sponsored by Assemblyman Vincent Thomas, the measure targets nonexclusive berthing privileges and faces opposition from the Los Angeles county assessor, which warns of revenue losses of several hundred thousand dollars yearly.
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Vincent Thomas
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Unruh bill lets districts hire private teaching firms
Assembly Ways and Means Committee approved the plan Tuesday without debate. Jess Unruh, a Democratic governor candidate, introduced the bill requiring private firms to prove student benefit from such instruction before districts can contract for teaching services.
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UPI
Assembly
Jess Unruh
Ways and Means Committee
Unruh
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