CHCF invests in Direct Dermatology, a telemedicine group that provides remote dermatology consultations, expanding access to expert, convenient, and affordable specialty care.

Dermatologists can serve many more patients — regardless of distance or scheduling — by using store-and-forward teledermatology systems. This CHCF paper looks at criteria for evaluating these systems, and gives a comparative overview of four available applications.

To improve access and reduce wait times for specialty services, many specialty practices have incorporated physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) into their health care. This report highlights six models that have been financially sustainable.

Californians who depend for their health care on safety-net institutions often have difficulty getting access to specialty care. This report examines the size and causes of the problem and looks at efforts to create solutions.