Medi-Cal.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
Health
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the California Department of Health Care Services to develop a ‘hospital value strategy’ for the Medi-Cal program. The strategy aims to improve access to hospital services, incentivize appropriate care, and enhance health outcomes for Medi-Cal recipients. Specifically, the department must consult with a wide range of stakeholders, including hospitals, cities, counties, and relevant organizations, and prioritize the needs of rural, critical access, and public hospitals. This strategy is funded through appropriations outlined in the Budget Act of 2025.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Health Care Services to develop a comprehensive hospital value strategy.
- Mandates stakeholder engagement, including hospitals, cities, counties, and relevant organizations.
- Prioritizes the needs of rural, critical access, and public hospitals within the strategy.
- The strategy is linked to specific budget items (Item 4260-001-0001, Item 4260-001-0143, and Item 4260-001-0890) of the Budget Act of 2025.
- Establishes Section 14000.02 in the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Who is affected
- Medi-Cal recipients
- Hospitals (particularly rural, critical access, and public hospitals)
- Cities and counties
- Healthcare organizations
- The California Department of Health Care Services
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