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2009 Edition — Health Care Almanac Regional Markets Study

This is the first round in CHCF’s Regional Market Series. Six markets are included in the 2009 release — Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland/San Francisco, Riverside/San Bernardino, Sacramento, and San Diego. These reports are part of the CHCF California Health Care Almanac.
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Since 2009, CHCF has published a series of regional market studies that examine the health care markets in specific regions across California. These studies highlight the range of economic, demographic, and health care delivery and financing conditions in California. They are published as part of the CHCF California Health Care Almanac, an online clearinghouse for key data and analyses examining California’s health care system.

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Fresno: Poor Economy, Poor Health Stress an Already Fragmented System

July 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
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Los Angeles: Haves and Have-Nots Lead to a Divided System

July 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
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San Francisco Bay Area: Downturn Stresses Historically Stable Safety Net

July 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
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Riverside/San Bernardino: Sprawling Area, Economic Woes Create Access Challenges

July 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
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Sacramento: Powerful Hospital Systems Dominate a Stable Market

July 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
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San Diego: Retreat from Capitation Raises Cost Concerns

July 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
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Issues and Trends from a Six-Region Study of California Health Systems

December 2009
Center for Studying Health System Change
Researchers visited California communities to gain insights into regional characteristics in health care affordability, access, and quality. These issue briefs profile each market and identify common themes and emerging issues.