The California Medical Association, California Dental Association, California Pharmacists Association and National Association of Chain Drug Stores are suing the state and HHS, saying the Medi-Cal reimbursement cuts did not go through appropriate legal channels, according to the report.
Last month, CMS approved the cuts, which are expected to save California $623 million this year and next.
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