CHCF works as a catalyst to fulfill the promise of better health care for all Californians. We support ideas and innovations that improve quality, increase efficiency, and lower the costs of care.
California's Independent Medical Review provides consumers a way to appeal health coverage denials. What lessons have been learned, and is change needed?
A new map, from the California Department of Public Health and funded by CHCF, shows surgical infection data for California hospitals. The goal: to simplify statistics for public consumption.
The way health care is paid for is changing, and California health care stakeholders can help shape this transformation. This report looks at the state landscape, and some payment alternatives.
A program to place corporate professionals nearing retirement with community clinics aims to boost the clinics' financial management, strategic planning, and even IT skills.
CHCF's most popular publications last year looked at the costs of health care, the benefits of using health IT to expand access and improve care, and a host of other important issues.
To meaningfully engage patients and families in their medical care requires providers to really listen, according to the latest report from the California Improvement Network. CIN Quarterly Meetings
California eliminated non-emergency adult dental services from Medi-Cal in 2009. What has this policy change meant for Medi-Cal beneficiaries and dental providers?
California workers are feeling the squeeze when it comes to their health benefits. The coverage landscape includes continued premium growth, more cost-sharing, and higher deductibles.
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CHCF President & CEO Dr. Mark Smith comments on improving health care and offers a reading list. More
CHCF's Sacramento office offers events and resources for policymakers, the media, and the public.
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