Proposition 44
Coverage of Proposition 44 in the Nexus archive.
- Proposition 44 wrongly squeezes politics between California patients and their healthcare
Proposition 44 would require community clinics to spend 90% of their revenue on patient care and empower the state Attorney General to settle disputes. Critics warn that the measure sets strict spending requirements for non-profit health centers, potentially putting billions of dollars at risk and could force safety-net care facilities to close. Community health clinics serve millions of patients annually, including those who are uninsured or rely on Medi-Cal.
- Proposition 44 ensures California’s community clinics prioritize patients over executives
California voters will decide on Proposition 44 this fall, which would require community clinics to spend at least 90% of their revenue on patient care and limit executive pay to no more than 10%. Social worker Sandra Carranza supports the act, stating it holds clinics accountable by ensuring funding reaches patients. Conversely, a physician argues that the measure's poor design may hurt the majority of clinics.