Faced with significant federal funding cuts, Santa Clara County leaders are attempting to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers by reorganizing the Santa Clara Family Health Plan. This includes replacing much of the governing board with county employees. The focus is on streamlining reimbursement processes under the Medi-Cal program to improve financial efficiency. However, this move has faced backlash from Family Health Plan leaders, who view the proposal as a hostile takeover that disrespects the organization’s mission and governance.
Facing dramatic federal funding cuts, Santa Clara County leaders aim to reduce taxpayer support for the public hospital system by reorganizing its governing structure.
Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to replace the majority of the Santa Clara Family Health Plan's governing board with county employees to streamline Medi-Cal reimbursements.
Family Health Plan CEO Christine Tomcala criticized the county administration’s actions as 'reprehensible' and disrespectful, calling the proposal a 'hostile takeover'.
The Santa Clara Family Health Plan was created to integrate care for those eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal but has become a barrier to funding.
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