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Description: The Governor’s budget proposes to reduce provider reimbursements by $688 million General Fund in 2008-09. We review the potential effects of this proposal and generally find that the proposed reductions might reduce patient access to care or cause patients to obtain care through other more costly access points such as emergency rooms. We recommend that the Legislature reject the proposed reductions for all providers except hospitals. We also recommend additional actions to generate savings in certain areas.