Physicians

As Commercial Capitation Sinks, Can California’s Physician Organizations Stay Afloat?

Coverage Trends

The decline of capitation in California is accelerating, particularly for commercial insurance products. What will be the impact on the state's physician organizations?

The CCC Warmline: Substance Use Consultation for Providers Is Just a Phone Call Away

September 30, 2016

Carolyn Chu, Ron Goldschmidt

With primary care providers managing the substance use needs of more patients, confidential expert advice often is essential. Now UCSF offers this consultation service to clinicians by phone at no charge.

Preparing Physicians to Care for Underserved Patients: A Look at California’s Teaching Health Centers

Janet Coffman, Margaret Fix, MPH, Kristine Himmerick

California's six teaching health centers offer important physician training in medically underserved areas. Despite recent growth, they face numerous challenges.

Drop in Percentage of Physicians Participating in Medi-Cal Raises Red Flags

Payment & Financing, Workforce

Physicians' willingness to treat Medi-Cal beneficiaries is critical to ensuring Medi-Cal enrollees have adequate access to care. Without a sufficient number of doctors serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries, Medi-Cal enrollees may not be able to receive care in a timely manner.

2015 Edition — Beds for Boomers

With the aging of the baby boomers and gains in life expectancy, California's senior population is expected to more than double by 2040. Will the state's health care infrastructure be sufficient? This Almanac report looks at 2012 and 2013 data as well as projections for the future.

High-Value Care: Patient Scenarios Teach Doctors

High-value, cost-conscious treatment is a new concept for many physicians. Online cases teach doctors how to weigh the potential benefits, risks, and costs of common tests and therapies.