Supervisor Lawson-Remer is working to ensure that access to healthcare is not a privilege limited by circumstances, but a fundamental right upheld for all.
Almost one million individuals in San Diego County, including approximately 325,000 children, rely on Medi-Cal as a vital support system to safeguard their health and well-being. But challenges related to low Medicaid reimbursement rates are also compounding the severe healthcare workforce shortage the region is facing - putting extra strain on healthcare providers and impacting access to essential health coverage. According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals received payments equivalent to only 88 cents for every dollar spent on Medicaid patients in 2020, resulting in underpayment totaling nearly $25 billion.
Supervisor Lawson-Remer has worked to make the promise Medicare makes on paper a reality for San Diego County residents. She launched a comprehensive effort to enhance access to, and quality of, healthcare by increasing reimbursement opportunities for residents as well as healthcare providers. These efforts are focused on reducing wait times in emergency rooms, increasing the numbers of beds available, adding healthcare workers, and making it easier to find care.
No one should have to worry about affording life-saving medication. She passed legislation giving the County authority to advocate to state and federal lawmakers for policies that bring down the cost of critical prescription medications, especially for those on Medicaid and Medicare.
Progress has been made by Supervisor Lawson-Remer, but more must be done every day to make quality, affordable healthcare accessible to all.
In The News
San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer Monday announced a new initiative intended to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for county residents.
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