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DPH lays out 2017 state and federal legislative platform as budget uncertainty looms
Summary
DPH staff presented the department—s 2017 state and federal legislative platform and reviewed the governor—s January budget, noting the budget holds health spending steady, assumes no ACA changes and that potential federal action (repeal/reconciliation) could affect Medi-Cal funding and the city—s federal support.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health presented a draft 2017 state and federal legislative platform and a summary of recent state and federal policy activity, and asked the Health Commission for feedback before the department returns a resolution for a February vote.
Cindy Commerford, manager in the Office of Policy and Planning, said the platform aggregates priorities from across the health network and aligns DPH positions with city goals. She outlined the department—s role in advancing positions (position letters, testimony, technical support and lobbyist…
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