Calif. Legislature Considering Two Bills To Impose Stricter Regulations on Rehab Clinic Owners, Medical Directors
On Thursday, the California Senate Health Committee advanced a measure (SB 1339) that would require criminal background checks for owners or medical directors of rehabilitation clinics participating in the Drug Medi-Cal Treatment Program. Meanwhile, another bill (AB 1644) being considered by the state Legislature would apply a "high risk" classification to all Drug Medi-Cal clinics -- a move that would require stricter screening for employees.
- "Bill Seeking Background Checks for Rehab Clinic Owners Advances" (Evans, Center for Investigative Reporting, 4/24).