There Is Still Hope for Health Reform in 2007
[Posted 12/13/07]

As Governor Schwarzenegger’s promised “year of health care reform” draws to a close, there is still hope that an accord will be reached before the end of the year.

The Governor and Democratic Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez have indicated to CMA that they may release draft language for a new bipartisan proposal this week.

CMA has remained in close contact with both the speaker and the Governor and has learned that the new proposal will not include expand scope of practice for PAs and NPs, as previously proposed by the Governor. The financing for the $14 billion proposal remains fluid as they try to close a nearly billion dollar revenue shortfall. Increasing state budgetary concerns may also impact the negotiations.

Stay tuned for more information.