Audit claims Medi-Cal costs rise linked to exam types
Auditor general figures show doctors charge the state more than double for extended examinations versus brief ones, claiming a $9 million yearly increase from 1970 to 1973. An official notes definitions from the American Medical Association complicate billing, while Medi-Cal plans to raise fees. lawmakers seek clearer service definitions and fair reimbursements.
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Heo
Chai
Eal Tive Ave
Cullen
Department of Health
Peonia Medical Association
Medi-Cal
Jack Merritt
Shoul
Merrttee
Merritt
Lee Helsel
Health Department
Steaelings
Hesse
Kcians
Helsal
Gov. Brown
Medi Cal economy plan delayed amid county outcry
In Sacramento the Medi Cal economy plan was postponed to April 1 after pushback from Los Angeles and other counties. Officials warn the delay increases county costs by about 894000, while lawmakers consider hearings and potential budget adjustments to cover deficits and avoid stricter spending limits.
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Los Angeles
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Department of Health
Department
State
Lanterman
Alan Post
Brown
Post
al Brown
Nine committees fined in California Assembly race
The state Political Reform Commission levied 1360 in fines on nine committees tied to the December 4 Assembly election to fill the Edwin Z'berg seat. The Leo McCarthy tied panel faced 250 for late reporting of a 2500 contribution to Vic Fazio, with similar penalties on pro Fazio and pro Abernathy groups. The panel deemed violations unintentional and linked to new disclosure rules.
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Political-Reform Commission
Assembly
Edwin Z'berg
Leo McCarthy
San Francisco
McCarthy
Vic Fazio
Welling
Dan Lowenstein
Commission
Increase in Price for ecarn Cited by Helse Statement
The proposal would raise the price from 225 dollars to 285 dollars for ecarn, according to Helse, though the exact context and date were not specified.
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