Independent Pharmacies Worry About Medi-Cal Cuts

Independent pharmacies in California say that 10% reductions to Medi-Cal payments for health care providers will push them to stop participating in the program or out of business. Pharmacists say the reduced rates would not cover the cost of medications in some cases.

• "No More Room Here for Medi-Cal" (Goldeen, Stockton Record, 7/2).