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Health Net of California and Central Valley Health Network Launch Emergency Loan Program to Keep Safety-Net Health Clinics Open During State Budget Impasse

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 18:00 CDT

Health Net of California:

WHAT: Health Net of California and the Central Valley Health Network will illustrate the looming financial crisis facing the state's safety-net health clinics and launch an emergency loan program to help clinics keep their doors open and serving patients during the state's continuing budget negotiations. WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. WHO: Presenters are: David Quackenbush - Central Valley Health Networks Ana Andrade - Health Net of California Luisa Medina - Central California Legal Services and chair of Children's Health Initiative, Fresno County WHY: Without a state budget in place, the bulk of the clinics' funding will be halted effective July 1

. Many clinics do not have the financial reserves needed to continue meeting payroll and expenses during the crunch. Many, therefore, face the prospect of temporary closure until state funding is restored. Studies repeatedly have shown that the "medical home" provided by the clinics provides better utilization of health services and health outcomes, including reduced reliance on expensive and maxed-out emergency rooms, fewer hospitalizations, lower overall costs and better preventive care. WHERE: Kerman Health Care Center 517 South Madera Avenue Kerman, California 93630 VISUALS: Interview and photo opportunities with health clinic medical professionals, community supporters and patients. CALL-IN A conference call has been established for media outlets INFO: unable to attend in person: 1-800-768-6570. Passcode: 8419811. Conference ID: Health Net of California.

Source: Business Wire

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