Dangerous Ballot Proposition Penalizes Clinics for Investing in Key Patient Services
Proposition 44 threatens access to care for millions of patients who rely on community health clinics for their healthcare. Prop 44 has major legal flaws that will financially penalize clinics if they spend resources on important staff and patient services. These legal flaws and penalties would force clinics to cut:
CLINIC STAFFING
- Nursing Managers
- Chief Medical Officers & Physician Leaders
- Healthcare Enrollment Navigators
- Clinic Office Managers & Staff
- Appointment Referral Coordinators
- Administrative Assistants
- Billing & Accountants
- IT System & Staff
- Janitorial & Maintenance Facility Staff
- Human Resources Staff
- Operations Staff
- Workforce Recruitment & Development Staff
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
- Telemedicine Technology for Virtual Appointments
- Quality Care Improvement Programs
- Staff Training & Development
- Translation Services
- Patient Medical Records
- Appointment Support Services
- Transportation Services
- Employee Benefit Related Expenses
- Legal & Auditing Expenses
- Clinic’s Liability Insurance
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
- Mammograms, CT and X-Ray Machines
CLINIC INFRASTRUCTURE
- Building New Clinics and Expanding Clinic Sites
- Rent & Lease of Buildings
- Utilities (e.g., telephones, office supplies, printing, etc.)
- Fire & Earthquake Insurance