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The HITECH Act invested billions in federal funds for health IT, with up to $3 billion for California alone. How has the state spent the money, and what progress has been made?
Access to information about value — the combination of cost and quality — can help health care consumers choose among health plans and providers.
Who are California's uninsured? This annual Almanac report provides data on those who are uninsured and their income levels, work status, age, and ethnicity.
Two updates examine health care networks, delivery, and cost containment by region. Learn how these areas are coping with health reform and the economic downturn.
Rural and underserved Californians may wait up to four months to see a dermatologist. CHCF invests in Direct Dermatology, a telehealth company that offers convenient, affordable consultations.
ACA implementation is moving ahead in California. A new guide tracks milestones and reports on state activities and progress toward the 2014 launch. Tracking ACA
Is surgical treatment determined by what you need or where you live? A new report from the Dartmouth Atlas focuses on elective surgery in the Pacific region with some unsettling results.
A national IT management services organization was born when four community health centers collaborated on an electronic health record system.
Some 13.5 million Americans have a high-deductible health plan. Research reveals the effect of these plans on the way consumers use and pay for health care services.
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CHCF President & CEO Dr. Mark Smith looks at ACA implementation ina JAMA Forum post. More
CHCF's Sacramento office offers events and resources for policymakers, the media, and the public. More
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