Title: California HealthCare Foundation - Improving Health Care Delivery and Financing
Description:The California HealthCare Foundation is an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California. By promoting innovations in care and broader access to information, our goal is to ensure that all Californians can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.
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The California HealthCare Foundation is an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California. By promoting innovations in care and broader access to information, our goal is to ensure that all Californians can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.
What's New
Gradual Gains in Quality of Care in California
Despite a heightened focus on patient safety in recent years, a new CHCF Almanac report finds that although incremental gains have been made, California is still grappling with quality improvement. The report will be discussed during a September 15 Webinar.
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Survey Probes Health IT Adoption among California Dental Practices
How interested are California dentists in adopting health information technology, such as electronic dental health records, and how many are already making use of such systems? This snapshot of survey data provides some answers.
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Health Care Reform's Formidable Challenge
A new Health Affairs analysis and commentary finds that while federal health care reform promises to overhaul the U.S. health care system, it does not adequately address growing Medicare spending.
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Reducing Preventable Hospitalizations
With more than one-third of hospital patients in California readmitted within a year, a new statewide initiative funded by CHCF will focus on reducing preventable readmissions by identifying high-risk patients and improving patient and family education.
Press Release
Where the Money Goes: Understanding Medi-Cal’s High-Cost Beneficiaries
Seven percent of Medi-Cal beneficiaries accounted for more than three-quarters of fee-for-service program expenditures in fiscal year 2008. This snapshot profiles this small but expensive population and uses the findings to suggest ways to slow spending growth.
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How Will California Physician Supply Keep Up with Demand for Services?
Gauging the Physician Shortage in Medi-Cal
Aging in PACE: The Case for California Expansion
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Influence Children's Dental Care
Study Shows Value of POLST Medical Order Form
Request for Applications: Expanding Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Stimulating Innovation in the Delivery of Oral Health
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Multimedia Spotlight
Briefing on National Survey of Consumers and Health IT
Listen to the briefing on findings from a ground-breaking new study on Americans' attitudes and experiences with health IT. The findings document — for the first time — specific health benefits reported by people who have been using personal health records.
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CalQualityCare.org: Your Guide to Long Term Care in California
This free online service offers unbiased quality ratings that will help consumers make better choices. Watch a short video to learn about the site's key features and added benefits.
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Health IT: Hope, Hype, and How to Avoid the Road to Hell
In November 2009, Dr. Mark Smith gave a keynote address at the AMIA annual symposium, highlighting the overarching need for connected health IT systems and the key role of AMIA members in ensuring this need is met.
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Health Care in California: Checking the Vital Signs
Addressing the California Association of Physician Groups, Dr. Mark Smith says improving care involves a focus on quality, customer service, and the spread of best practices. Watch the video.
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On Practical Progress
CHCF President amp; CEO Mark Smith comments on ways to improve health care.
News Digests
California Healthline
State To Offer $9M in Loans to Clinics During Budget Stalemate
Sep 3, 2010
Millions of Eligible Kids Not Enrolled in CHIP, Medicaid, Study Finds
Sep 3, 2010
Survey: Employers Shift Health Costs to Workers at Higher Rate This Year
Sep 3, 2010
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iHealthBeat
Study: Most Hospitals' EHRs Do Not Meet 'Meaningful Use' Rules
Aug 27, 2010
Report: Health Providers Must Address Gaps in Health IT Work Force
Aug 27, 2010
FCC Issues Final Rule on Broadcast of Medical Data Through Radio
Aug 27, 2010
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CalHospitalCompare.org: Rating Hospital Quality in California
CalQualityCare.org: Your Guide to Long Term Care in California
Small Business Guide to Health Insurance
ELINCS: The Lab Data Standard for EHRs
HealthVote.org: California's Resource for Health-Related Ballot Measures
California Hospital Financial Dashboard
CHCF Health Care Leadership Program
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