14614. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 102, Sec. 133.)
Each alternative method for prospectively negotiated rate reimbursement developed pursuant to this article shall do the following:
(a)Reduce administrative cost to the department and to…#
(a) Reduce administrative cost to the department and to hospitals.
(b)Provide incentives to hospitals to participate in the…#
(b) Provide incentives to hospitals to participate in the Medi-Cal program, including prospective interim payments, unless the parties agree otherwise.
(c)Provide incentives to hospitals to provide services on…#
(c) Provide incentives to hospitals to provide services on an outpatient basis wherever possible.