California State Senate Health Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Save California $175 Million Annually
The California State Senate Health Committee unanimously passed SB1492 to make Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) eligible for Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider tax distribution.
- The California State Senate Health Committee unanimously passed SB1492 to make Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) eligible for Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider tax distribution.
- “Patients across California are facing a crisis,” said Dean Chalios, President & CEO of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH).
- Not only does this significantly impact the state financially, but it is also not in the best interest of our medically fragile patient population.”
According to a recent study conducted by David Maxwell-Jolly and California Health Policy Strategies, this investment will save the state of California $175 million annually through reduced hospitalizations. - The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is a nonprofit association representing California's licensed home health, home care, and hospice providers across the state.