Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
Families deserve to trust their child’s care. SB 874 strengthens Medi-Cal behavioral health with provider background checks, expert + family input, and clear standards with accountability—because quality care for kids shouldn’t be a question.
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