State Health Policy

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Contact Information

CHCF's Sacramento office serves as a liaison to state-level policymakers and others. Call the office at 916.329.4540 or contact the appropriate staff below.

Policy queries:
Sandra Shewry
Director, State Health Policy
916.329.4540

Michelle Doty Cabrera
Program Officer, State Health Policy
916.596.2518
Referrals to experts, event coordination, and other inquiries:
Danny Sandoval
Office Manager & Program Assistant
916.329.4542
Media contact:
Steven Birenbaum
Sr. Communications Officer
510.587.3157

Directions

The Sacramento office is near the State Capitol at the corner of 14th and L Streets. See a map, directions, and parking information.

The phone number is 916.329.4540.

State Health Policy

Overview

Against the backdrop of a shifting policy landscape, as the state works toward implementation of federal health reform, the California HealthCare Foundation's Sacramento office provides policymakers and the media a valuable on-site resource. It also serves as a convenient link to experts and resources at the foundation's Oakland headquarters.

Upcoming Events

Briefing — Medi-Cal at a Crossroads: What Enrollees Say About the Program

May 31, 2012

This Sacramento briefing will explore the results of a survey of more than 1,000 Medi-Cal enrollees — the largest of its kind. Presenters will examine the experiences and attitudes of enrollees to illuminate where the program excels and where improvement is needed.

California Health Care Almanac. This online clearinghouse for key data and analysis, focuses on issues of quality, affordability, insurance coverage and the uninsured, and the financial health of the state's health care system.
Facts and Findings for Policymakers: Individual Health Insurance in California. This report describes the barriers to obtaining individual coverage and points to issues for policymakers to consider in making the market more consumer-friendly.
Facts and Findings for Policymakers: Hospital Seismic Safety. This report outlines several options facing policymakers as they confront the challenges posed by the approaching 2013 and 2015 compliance deadlines.

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State Health Policy

Overview

Upcoming Events

Briefing — Medi-Cal at a Crossroads: What Enrollees Say About the Program

Past Events

Briefing — The Basic Health Program: What Would It Mean for California?

Briefing — Transition to Medi-Cal Managed Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Briefing — California's Independent Medical Review: History, Impact, and Prospects for Change

Briefing — Free the Data: A Revolution to Improve Health Care

Briefing — All Over the Map: Regional Variation in Elective Procedures

Briefing — Consumer Perspectives on Health Coverage Enrollment Pathways

Resources for Policymakers