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The CHCF Almanac regularly publishes data and analysis on California's health care market.

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The California Health Care Almanac is an online clearinghouse for data and analysis examining the state's health care system. It focuses on issues of quality, affordability, insurance coverage and the uninsured, and the financial health of the system with the goal of supporting thoughtful planning and effective decision-making.

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Health Care Costs 101

May 2012

California ranked among the lowest in the nation for per-capita health spending in 2009. Still, the total was $230 billion. This addendum to Health Care Costs 101 breaks it down.

Speaking Their Mind: Californians' Perceptions of Health Care

March 2012

Californians are increasingly concerned about getting and paying for health care. This report looks at what consumers know about their coverage and what drives their medical decisions.

California Employer Health Benefits Survey

December 2011

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.

California's Uninsured

December 2011

Who are the uninsured? This annual Almanac report offers a picture of those who lack insurance, providing data on their income, age, ethnicity, eligibility for public insurance, and work status.

Financial Health of Community Clinics

November 2011

Community clinics, which serve California's neediest people, are growing in revenue, patients served, and staff. This CHCF Almanac report provides a checkup on clinics' financial health.

California Health Plans and Insurers

November 2011

Despite some enrollment losses, most California health plans still turned a profit in 2010. This annual CHCF Almanac report looks at market share, financial performance, and consumer satisfaction.

Quality of Care Facts and Figures

October 2011

Despite a heightened focus on patient safety in recent years, and incremental gains being made, California still grapples with quality improvement.

California's Health Care Workforce

February 2011

More than 400,000 health care jobs have been added in the state over the last decade. Five Almanac guides explore selected health professions, providing data on wages, education, and workplaces.

California Nurses Facts and Figures

November 2010

Nursing, the largest profession in California, faces expanding responsibilities for care and an aging workforce. This Almanac snapshot examines nurse supply, education, and demographics.

California's Health Care Safety Net: Facts and Figures

October 2010

Public health care programs handle the unmet medical needs of low-income, uninsured individuals and families. This Almanac report offers data on patients served, programs offered, and sources of funding.

California Physician Facts and Figures

July 2010

This report looks at California's physicians in terms of supply relative to population, the types of patients served, physician demographics, education and training, compensation, and other factors.

California's Health Insurance Coverage Quick Reference Guide

May 2010

This guide provides key statistics about sources of coverage and characteristics of employer-based coverage, including premiums and consumer cost-sharing, as well as the likelihood of being covered under private or public insurance by demographic groups.

Denti-Cal Facts and Figures

May 2010

This overview documents the difficulties faced by beneficiaries in California's Medicaid dental program. It highlights key trends and statistics ranging from utilization to expenditures.

California Hospital Facts and Figures

April 2010

California's 512 acute care hospitals cared for 3 million inpatients and 42 million outpatients in 2007. This report examines these hospitals in terms of their bed supply and capacity, geographic distribution, ownership type, utilization, and financial health.

Medicare Facts and Figures

January 2010

This Almanac report on Medicare in California examines demographics, health status, insurance coverage, quality of care, utilization, and spending, and provides a framework to better understand current and anticipated trends.

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