Research Report
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is predicted to expand coverage to millions of Californians by 2019. This increase in coverage will primarily result from the expansion of Medi-Cal and the availability of subsidized coverage in the California Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange). However, three to four million Californians could remain uninsured even after the law is fully implemented. The study used the California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM) model, version 1.
Research Report
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is predicted to expand coverage to millions of Californians by 2019. This increase in coverage will primarily result from the expansion of Medi-Cal and the availability of subsidized coverage in the California Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange). However, three to four million Californians could remain uninsured even after the law is fully implemented. The study used the California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM) model, version 1.
Journal Article
Ten California counties have made great strides toward establishing a patient-centered health care system that provides access to coordinated and efficient care, but more work remains to be done. This Health Affairs article examines how effectively counties have transitioned from a fragmented safety-net model to an integrated health care network as part of the Health Care Coverage Initiative (HCCI).
Journal Article
Ten California counties have made great strides toward establishing a patient-centered health care system that provides access to coordinated and efficient care, but more work remains to be done. This Health Affairs article examines how effectively counties have transitioned from a fragmented safety-net model to an integrated health care network as part of the Health Care Coverage Initiative (HCCI).
Research Report
The passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) accelerated efforts toward development of integrated delivery systems in all settings, including the safety net. Despite the perennial limitations in revenues and resources, safety net providers are recognizing the potential for participating in a post-ACA health care delivery environment that would allow them to maintain or expand the number of patients they reach and services they offer while maximizing efficiencies.
Research Report
The passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) accelerated efforts toward development of integrated delivery systems in all settings, including the safety net. Despite the perennial limitations in revenues and resources, safety net providers are recognizing the potential for participating in a post-ACA health care delivery environment that would allow them to maintain or expand the number of patients they reach and services they offer while maximizing efficiencies.
Journal Article
Uninsured and low-income parents as well as those with public insurance coverage, such as Medi-Cal, were less likely to know about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer among young women, than those who were insured and had middle and high-incomes, according to this study in The American Journal of Managed Care.
Journal Article
Uninsured and low-income parents as well as those with public insurance coverage, such as Medi-Cal, were less likely to know about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer among young women, than those who were insured and had middle and high-incomes, according to this study in The American Journal of Managed Care.
Research Report
Based on data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) that was collected during an economic downturn – 2009 – the report provides compelling evidence of the inadequacy of the nation's current system of job-based health insurance coverage.
Research Report
Based on data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) that was collected during an economic downturn – 2009 – the report provides compelling evidence of the inadequacy of the nation's current system of job-based health insurance coverage.
Journal Article
Despite a focus on preventive care, dentists still spend more time filling cavities than preventing them, according to this article by Center Director of Research Nadereh Pourat.
Journal Article
Despite a focus on preventive care, dentists still spend more time filling cavities than preventing them, according to this article by Center Director of Research Nadereh Pourat.
Policy Brief
This policy brief finds that about 1.71 million nonelderly Californians were uninsured for all or part of 2009 and are estimated to be eligible to participate and receive subsidies in the new California Health Benefit Exchange marketplace under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.
Policy Brief
This policy brief finds that about 1.71 million nonelderly Californians were uninsured for all or part of 2009 and are estimated to be eligible to participate and receive subsidies in the new California Health Benefit Exchange marketplace under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.
Policy Brief
This policy brief finds that about 2.13 million nonelderly Californians who were uninsured for all or part of 2009 are newly-eligible for Medi-Cal under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.
Policy Brief
This policy brief finds that about 2.13 million nonelderly Californians who were uninsured for all or part of 2009 are newly-eligible for Medi-Cal under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.
Journal Article
How can HMOs increase screening for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), a readily treatable infection that affects an estimated 2.8 million Americans each year? Guidelines call for annual screening of all sexually active young females to combat this "silent epidemic," but physicians don't always adhere to the guidelines.
Journal Article
How can HMOs increase screening for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), a readily treatable infection that affects an estimated 2.8 million Americans each year? Guidelines call for annual screening of all sexually active young females to combat this "silent epidemic," but physicians don't always adhere to the guidelines.
Journal Article
Asian Americans (AA) have the lowest rates of cancer screening of all ethnic groups. Reasons for these low rates of screening frequently include low acculturation levels. However, screening rates remain low for most AA populations despite differences in acculturation levels, suggesting presence of other important modifiers such as access barriers.In this study, the authors compare the relative impact of access versus acculturation on breast and cervical cancer screening for AA subgroups.
Journal Article
Asian Americans (AA) have the lowest rates of cancer screening of all ethnic groups. Reasons for these low rates of screening frequently include low acculturation levels. However, screening rates remain low for most AA populations despite differences in acculturation levels, suggesting presence of other important modifiers such as access barriers.In this study, the authors compare the relative impact of access versus acculturation on breast and cervical cancer screening for AA subgroups.