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UAPD Pulse – State Budget
Stuart A. Bussey, MD, JD | You have no doubt heard about the Governor's budget which includes a 54 billion dollar deficit and a 10% proposed cut to all state employees, including yourself. I have already heard from some of you and share your concerns. The union does...
An Important Message for All UAPD Members Regarding COVID-19
Covid-19 is causing major changes to the way that we go about our lives and work as health care professionals. Social distancing and telework can be difficult to achieve, depending upon your particular workplace. Here are some general work guidelines for UAPD workers,...
Private Practice Insights: Rate Increase for Primary Care Services
The Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires Medi-Cal to reimburse certain primary care services for eligible physicians at parity with Medicare rates for dates of service in 2013 and 2014. The purpose of this reimbursement rate increase is to acknowledge the...
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