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HIT Adoption Among California Dentists

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Friday, June 04, 2010

  • Legislative Update
  • Health Policy Update
  • The Week Ahead

Monday

The Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development is scheduled to hold a hearing on bills related to chiropractor licensing and other issues.

Wednesday

The Senate Health Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on bills related to emergency medical services and other issues.

The Senate Committee on Local Government is slated to hold a hearing on bills related to health care districts and other issues.

Thursday

The Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders is slated to hold a hearing on private health care coverage for behavioral intervention therapy.

Friday

The Assembly Select Committee on Re-Entry is scheduled to hold a hearing on the public health implications of prisoner re-entry in California.

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