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SIRUM: Supporting Initiatives to Redistribute Unused Medicine

July 2011

CHCF invests in SIRUM, a committed group of social entrepreneurs who run an application that matches safety-net clinics in need of drugs with medical facilities that have them to donate.

The State of Health Information Technology in California

May 2011

This series of reports provides a comprehensive overview of health IT adoption and use in California among physicians, hospitals, and community clinics, as well as consumer perspectives on the topic.

Meaningful Use: Lessons Learned on the Path to EHR Excellence in Ambulatory Care

December 2010

Medical practices and community health centers may soon begin collecting substantial payments for achieving "meaningful use" of electronic health records. This report offers the insights of early adopters who have attained meaningful use.

Briefing — Electronic Prescribing Outlook for California

January 23, 2009

This briefing discused e-prescribing in California; its effects on efficiency, costs, and patient safety; and issues related to "eRx" adoption.

Getting Connected: The Outlook for Electronic Prescribing in California

November 2008

This issue brief assesses the progress of electronic prescribing technology in California and examines how greater coordination between providers, health plans, and pharmacies could help overcome persistent barriers to adoption.