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Low-income patients at UCLA Health scramble to find new doctors as contract ends
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points An eight-year contract has come to an end, affecting these patients' ability to see their current doctors. Thousands of low-income patients are facing a challenge as they lose access to certain physicians.
Thousands of low-income patients are facing a challenge as they lose access to certain physicians. An eight-year contract has come to an end, affecting these patients' ability to see their current doctors. Some of the patients are desperately ill, and they must now find new healthcare providers.
The contract in question was a Medi-Cal contract, and its non-renewal has significant implications for the patients involved. Further details about the situation and its impact on the patients are available from the source.
The patients are scrambling to find new doctors, highlighting the urgency of the situation. More information can be found in the original report for those seeking additional context.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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