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California hospitals operate in a difficult environment. The desire for continuous improvement in quality of care, investment in infrastructure, and improved patient satisfaction are challenged by very real pressures to contain costs. CHCF has developed resources that address these diverse challenges through a focus on improving hospital operations, reporting on performance, and building an effective workforce.

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The California Hospital Assessment and Reporting Taskforce (CHART) brings together hospitals, insurers, consumer advocates, researchers, and others to produce a statewide report card on hospital performance and quality.

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A series of reports sheds light on the complex factors that drive emergency department capacity, access, use, and financial performance.

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• Report: State's Enforcement of Patient Safety Laws Remains Lax
  Mar 18, 2010
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  Mar 16, 2010
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• 249 House Members Join Call for Modifications to 'Meaningful Use' Rules
  Mar 18, 2010
• Groups Urge Changes to 'Meaningful Use' at End of Comment Period
  Mar 17, 2010
• Sutter Health To Restart Electronic Health Record Implementation Project
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