The comprehensive services advertized in SB 840 (Kuehl) are far beyond anything offered by any health plan ever seen before.
There will be a great increase in utilization, and significant number of patients who will maximize their use of services.
The cost will be astronomical.
In AB 840, the consequences of increased expenditures will be cutting back reimbursement to physicians, other providers, and managers, when the fault will be the design of the health plan.
Who will want to be a provider for such a system?
Do you want to be cared for by someone who is paid less if they work harder for you?