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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

Shopping for Health Insurance: Check the Label

Comparing individual insurance plans is so confusing that many people remain uninsured. CHCF tested with consumers a standardized format -- similar to a nutrition label -- that helps shoppers compare benefits, costs, and value.

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Helping Patients Plug In to Online Information Tools

A majority of patients are eager for some sort of online connection with their medical provider. This report examines how the adoption of such technology is evolving by looking at clinical settings in five regions, including California.

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Lessons Learned from Medi-Cal Plan/Practice Improvement Project

How can Medi-Cal managed care plans support quality improvement efforts among physician practices and clinics? Read about strategies to use financial, operational, and community resources to improve chronic disease care.

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California Voters Oppose Health Care Cuts, According to Field Poll

Despite support for general spending cuts, a broad sampling of registered voters strongly oppose cuts to state health care services, shows the Field Poll. CHCF provided Field with support to examine specific health care programs.

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Foundations Unveil $4.5 Million Program for Disease Registries

A two-year, $4.5 million grant from CHCF and four other health foundations will help community clinics and health centers acquire disease registry software to ensure delivery of appropriate care to patients with chronic conditions.

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Spotlight

Chronic Disease Care: Better Ideas in Action Conference
Nov 6-7, 2008

News Digests

California Healthline

• San Joaquin Valley Counties Among Unhealthiest in State
  Jul 3, 2008
• Oakland Hospital Says Lower Medi-Cal Pay Pushed Service, Job Cuts
  Jul 3, 2008
• Medi-Cal Cuts Take Effect Amid Lawsuit, Budget Negotiations
  Jul 3, 2008

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iHealthBeat

• Physicians Reluctant To Adopt EHR Systems, Survey Finds
  Jul 3, 2008
• Industry Analysts Downplay Impact of E-Rx Network Merger
  Jul 3, 2008
• Leaders Discuss Process for Creating AHIC Successor Organization
  Jul 3, 2008

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Other CHCF Sites

• Rating Hospital Quality in California
• California’s Resource on Health Care Reform
• California’s Resource for Health-Related Ballot Measures
• California Nursing Home Search
• California Hospital Financial Performance Dashboard
• Small Business Guide to Health Insurance
• Online Enrollment for Public Health Insurance
• Health Care Leadership Program