Why does CHOC like MediCal so much?

This OSHPD report tells it all. Look at the revenue CHOC gets for each type of program.

CHOC reported that their NET Inpatient money per patient per day was about $4500 per private PPO or HMO patient. But, under Medi-Cal (state funded programs), CHOC got $9000 per patient per day.

So, the patients at CHOC under a state funded program generated TWICE as much revenue than a patient who actually pays to be in the hospital.