California
Health Care Almanac
The CHCF Almanac regularly publishes data and analysis on California's health care market.
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California's large size means that health care is organized, delivered, and financed differently throughout the state. CHCF commissioned studies of six large and diverse regional markets that provide details of local health care systems and identify common themes and emerging issues that influence how Californians receive their health care.
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December 2009
Researchers visited California communities to gain insights into regional characteristics in health care affordability, access, and quality. These issue briefs profile each market and identify common themes and emerging issues.
July 2009
While the Bay Area's economy is stronger than elsewhere in California, the cost of living and of medical care are high. This regional market report provides a snapshot of health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sacramento residents have higher income, education, and private insurance coverage, and enjoy better overall health, than average for California. This report provides a snapshot of health care in Sacramento.
Residents of San Diego have higher incomes but similar rates of insurance compared to other Californians. This regional market report provides a snapshot of the unique characteristics of the organization and delivery of health care in San Diego.
Fresno's residents have lower income, education, and health insurance levels, and worse health status, than average for California. This regional market report provides a snapshot of health care in Fresno.
Riverside/San Bernardino encompasses a vast geographic area, creating significant health care access challenges. This regional market report provides a snapshot of health care in Riverside/San Bernardino.
Los Angeles is the most populous county in the United States and has a very diverse population. This regional market report provides a snapshot of the unique characteristics of the organization and delivery of health care in Los Angeles.