The California HealthCare Foundation is an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California. By promoting innovations in care and broader access to information, our goal is to ensure that all Californians can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.
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Health Affairs analysis and commentary finds that while federal health care reform promises to overhaul the U.S. health care system, it does not adequately address growing Medicare spending.
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With more than one-third of hospital patients in California readmitted within a year, a new statewide initiative funded by CHCF will focus on reducing preventable readmissions by identifying high-risk patients and improving patient and family education.
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While physician supply has increased 7% in recent years, California as a whole barely meets the national recommended minimum range. And future demand is expected to outpace supply due to a confluence of factors. Read details in a new CHCF Almanac report.
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Seven percent of Medi-Cal beneficiaries accounted for more than three-quarters of fee-for-service program expenditures in fiscal year 2008. This snapshot profiles this small but expensive population and uses the findings to suggest ways to slow spending growth.
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This report uses survey data to measure physician participation in the Medi-Cal program and examine differences across specialties and regions. It finds that low participation rates are a persistent problem and discusses the implications for low-income patients.
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Multimedia Spotlight
Listen to the briefing on findings from a ground-breaking new study on Americans' attitudes and experiences with health IT. The findings document — for the first time — specific health benefits reported by people who have been using personal health records.
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This free online service offers unbiased quality ratings that will help consumers make better choices. Watch a short video to learn about the site's key features and added benefits.
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In November 2009, Dr. Mark Smith gave a keynote address at the AMIA annual symposium, highlighting the overarching need for connected health IT systems and the key role of AMIA members in ensuring this need is met.
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Addressing the California Association of Physician Groups, Dr. Mark Smith says improving care involves a focus on quality, customer service, and the spread of best practices. Watch the video.
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