California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 5023

Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 749, Sec. 9. Effective October 10, 1995.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Corrections operate in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible when purchasing health care services for inmates. To achieve this goal, it is desirable that the department have the benefit and experience of the California Medical Assistance Commission in planning and negotiating for the purchase of health care services.
(b)The Department of Corrections shall consult with the commission to assist the

department in planning and negotiating contracts for the purchase of health care services. The commission shall advise the department, and may negotiate directly with providers on behalf of the department, as mutually agreed upon by the commission and the department.

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Cal. Pen. Code § 5023 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-3-of-imprisonment-and-the-death-penalty/title-7-administration-of-the-state-correctional-system/chapter-1-the-department-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation/section-5023

Other sections in Chapter 1 - The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

§ 5000§ 5000.5§ 5001§ 5002§ 5003§ 5003.1§ 5003.2§ 5003.5§ 5004§ 5004.5…§ 5026§ 5027§ 5028§ 5029§ 5030.1§ 5031§ 5032§ 5033§ 5034§ 5035

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