Hospital association representative Julie Puentes argues that
checks are needed on the “heavy hand” of government.
County’s system for providing health care to the poor has been
the center of controversy.
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While county Health Care Agency officials seek a hike in
ambulance rates, Supervisor John Moorlach calls for a complete
review of the 911 medical response system.
County’s lawyers issue an opinion following disclosure that a
former staffer for Supervisor Janet Nguyen transferred to the
county’s trash agency while preparing to run for the Assembly.
Vote follows revelations that former OCTA board member Peter
Buffa went to work for a Wall Street firm immediately after leaving
the board.
Orange County supervisors will be given a presentation this week
on the basics of the health care program, but some of it strengths
appear to have been omitted.
Pat Bates is proposing a change that forbids OCTA board members
to immediately take a lobbying job after leaving the board.
County officials emphatically deny the claims by workers about
the building in Orange.
The Santa Ana-based charity, which has operated the shelters
since 2008, was the only bidder.
Supervisor Janet Nguyen said complaints spurred her to propose
changes to the CalOptima board. Yet records show only five in four
months.
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