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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.

New Web Site Rates California Long Term Care Services

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CalQualityCare.org: Your Guide to Long Term Care in California

CHCF has unveiled a new Web site rating thousands of the state’s long term care providers on a wide range of quality of care measures – information that will help consumers make better choices and focus providers on improving quality.


What’s New

Long Term Care Facts and Figures, 2009 Edition

As California's population ages, demand for long term care services will increase. This annual report provides an overview of spending on care, changes in services, and what progress is being made in improving quality.


Examining the Role of Provider Fees and Taxes in Medi-Cal

Taxes and fees on health care providers have become a key component of Medicaid financing in 43 of 50 states. This issue brief examines California's experience with provider fees under Medi-Cal.


Children's Health Coverage Facts and Figures for 2009

This presentation finds that California has made strong gains in reducing the percentage of uninsured children. However, more than 12% still have no health coverage, and funding cuts are slowing enrollment in public programs.


Getting Best Bang for the Health Care Buck

Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) in coverage decisions weighs the value of health care interventions in terms of quality of life and longevity as well as cost. New research describes attitudes of the public and decisionmakers.


Retail Dental Clinics: A Viable Model for the Underserved?

Among Californians who do not get regular dental care, most cite cost as a major obstacle. This report explores whether retail dental clinics could help close the oral health care gap by providing high-quality, affordable services.


On Practical Progress

Dr. Mark D. Smith

CHCF President Mark Smith comments on ways to improve health care.

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