Officials offer little explanation as to why, after months of continuances, a controversial plan to add a second hospital industry representative to the CalOptima board was nixed by request of Health Care Agency chief.
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Still No ‘Public’ Voice on CalOptima Board, Decision Delayed for Third Time
The Orange County Board of Supervisors this week again delayed adding a “public” representative to the board of directors of CalOptima, the health plan for low-income elderly and disabled residents.
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Supervisors Reappoint Hospital Executive to CalOptima Board
Lee Penrose of St. Judes was reappointed to a second four-year term. Supervisors, however, again put off naming someone to the seat reserved for a member of the public.
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Supervisors Delay CalOptima Board Appointment
Supervisors were scheduled to vote for one of two candidates for the year-old vacancy in the “public” seat, but appear to be seeking more candidates as both of the top contenders have strong ties to the hospital industry.
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Candidates for CalOptima’s ‘Public’ Seat Have Strong Ties to Hospital Industry
Tuesday, county supervisors will pick between a longtime hospital lobbyist and a former lawyer for a hospital chain, which will give the industry two of the board’s 11 seats.
