Regional Markets
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 conducted site visits of six large California communities to study local health care systems and to gain insights into regional characteristics in health care affordability, access, and quality. These four issue briefs profile each market and identify common themes and emerging issues that influence how Californians receive their health care.
July 2009
Sacramento residents have higher income, education, and private insurance coverage levels, and enjoy better overall health, than average for California. This regional market report provides a snapshot of the unique characteristics of the organization and delivery of health care in Sacramento.
July 2009
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.
July 2009
While the Bay Area's economy is stronger than in other areas of California, the cost of living and the cost of medical care are high. This regional market report provides a snapshot of the unique characteristics of the organization and delivery of health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.
July 2009
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 the unique characteristics of the organization and delivery of health care in Fresno.
July 2009
Riverside/San Bernardino encompasses a vast geographic area, which creates significant health care access challenges for residents. This regional market report provides a snapshot of the unique characteristics of the organization and delivery of health care in Riverside/San Bernardino.
July 2009
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.