From Los Angeles Business Journal · Hannah Welk · · 1m
Prop 44 Threatens Patients and Workers
Prop 44 could cut healthcare services and jobs for 7 million Californians.
In brief
Prop 44 could cut healthcare services and jobs for 7 million Californians. Prop 44 would force community clinics to spend 90% of revenue on patient care, risking cuts to essential services and staff layoffs. Originally reported by Los Angeles Business Journal.
Prop 44 Threatens Patients and Workers
Prop 44 takes away decision-making power from clinics, writes Tamra King.
“Prop 44 takes away decision-making power from clinics, writes Tamra King”
Prop 44's Impact on Healthcare
California’s community health centers care for 7 million patients.
Patient Population at Risk
Los Angeles County clinics serve over 2 million patients annually.
Prop 44's Real Effects
Prop 44 would force clinics to cut services or pay penalties for not meeting 90% spend ratio.
Essential Services at Risk
Janitorial, security, and call centers could be cut under Prop 44.
Unionization Claims
Prop 44 is a veiled attempt to force community clinics to unionize.
Opposition to Prop 44
California Chamber of Commerce and medical associations say no to Prop 44.
The essence
Prop 44 would force community clinics to spend 90% of revenue on patient care, risking cuts to essential services and staff layoffs.
