Market & Policy Monitor Program
Good information buoys good decision-making. We provide reliable data and analysis on cost and quality for policymakers, the industry, and the public, to improve the future of care in California.
A new map, from the California Department of Public Health and funded by CHCF, shows surgical infection data for California hospitals. The goal: to simplify statistics for public consumption.
For patients contemplating elective procedures, where they live matters. This CHCF research finds practice patterns for certain surgeries and other procedures vary dramatically from place to place.
Some hospitals provide better care than others. CalHospitalCompare.org rates California facilities on clinical quality, patient experience, and patient safety, helping consumers clarify their options.
Finding the right long term care arrangement for a loved one can be a tremendous strain at an already trying time. Learn how CalQualityCare.org can help guide your decision process.
The way health care is paid for is changing, and California health care stakeholders can help shape this transformation. This report looks at the state landscape, and some payment alternatives.
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.
Cesarean sections now account for 32% of births in California, raising the risk of complications and infections, and leading to higher costs for patients and society. Cesarean Births Continue to Rise
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.
To promote greater transparency and accountability in California's health care system.
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