Bill > SB862

This bill makes numerous technical corrections and updates to various sections of California law related to health, mental health services, and healthcare programs. Specifically, the bill modifies provisions related to the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, patient safety plans for health facilities, nurse assistant training requirements, hospital discount payment policies, syndromic surveillance programs, health insurance coverage for infertility treatments, behavioral health screenings, and Medi-Cal managed care services. The bill updates terminology, adjusts reporting requirements, clarifies existing regulations, and makes administrative changes to ensure smoother implementation of various health-related programs. Notable changes include requiring hospitals to provide discount payment notices electronically with patient consent, modifying nurse assistant training to include more focus on Alzheimer's and dementia care, and adjusting financial eligibility standards for certain health programs. The bill appears primarily focused on technical refinements to existing health-related statutes, with the goal of improving administrative processes and service delivery across various health and mental health programs in California.

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