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CDCR seeks CalAIM reimbursements and health‑care changes; LAO flags contract medical shortfall and staffing requests
Summary
CDCR told the subcommittee it has begun implementing CalAIM reimbursement components and seeks statutory changes to broaden pre‑licensure waivers for mental‑health staff; the LAO raised concerns about underfunded contract medical costs and urged reporting on unmet expenses.
CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) told the Senate subcommittee they are implementing several elements of CalAIM and seek statutory changes to broaden pre‑licensure waivers for mental‑health professionals.
Duane Reeder, deputy director for California Correctional Health Care Services fiscal office, told the committee that CDCR implemented the pharmacy reimbursement component of CalAIM on Feb. 1 and bundle billing for services in the last 90 days and pre‑release activities on April 1. Reeder said the program is ramping up and may expand to cover durable medical equipment and other release‑related…
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