Clinic consolidations were originally proposed in Rahm Emanuel’s first budget as Chicago mayor, that the City Council unanimously approved last fall. Mayor’s office estimated that the plan will save the city some $ 3 million. In consonance with Stein, over half of the patients transferring to ‘cityrun’ clinics have already attended their first appointment. Actually, the city is dedicated to making sure So there’s no gap in service, as for the city’s 2900 existing patients. Of course stein, the CDPH spokeswoman, says that the consolidations will actually increase access to the city’s mental health services. Your Dollars @ Work. Medi Cal gets ABA -Finally! Mental health coverage. Pa. Kreidler.
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