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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.

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Clarifying Rules around the Sharing of Lab Results

The electronic sharing of laboratory results between providers, patients, and others is guided by numerous federal and state laws. This paper looks at the pertinent rules and identifies opportunities for reviewing and updating laws.


A Catalyst for Change in Troubled Times

As national health reform hangs by a thread, Health Affairs explores challenges facing the care delivery system, and features an interview with CHCF CEO Mark Smith about CHCF's accomplishments and goals.


Medicare Facts and Figures, 2010 Edition

California has the largest number of Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. This overview of Medicare in California examines the population covered by the program, as well as quality of care, utilization, and spending.


The Health Care Year in Review: Looking Back, Looking Forward

With the nation on the brink of health reform, CHCF President and CEO Mark Smith reviews recent CHCF California Health Care Almanac market research, and ponders some key questions ahead.


Examining Trends in California's Health Care Markets

Four new issue briefs examine local health care systems to gain insights into regional characteristics and identify common themes and emerging issues that influence how Californians receive their health care.


California's Workers Paying More for Health BenefitsMore

California's Uninsured, 2009 EditionMore

Dermatology Anytime, AnyplaceMore

Testing New Roles for Health Care ProfessionalsMore

Safety Net Clinics Use Collaborative Models to Adopt EHRsMore

Taking the Measure of the Medi-Cal Prescription Drug BenefitMore

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Multimedia Spotlight

Health IT: Hope, Hype, and How to Avoid the Road to HellMore Video

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.


Health Care in California: Checking the Vital SignsMore Video

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.

On Practical Progress

Dr. Mark D. Smith

CHCF President Mark Smith comments on ways to improve health care.

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