Research Report
The fourth edition of Changing the U.S. Health Care System, edited by Center Director Gerald Kominski, is a definitive resource on key topics in health care policy and management. This publication includes extensive material on the impact of the Affordable Care Act, particularly on Medicare, Medicaid, and large and small group insurance markets.
Research Report
The fourth edition of Changing the U.S. Health Care System, edited by Center Director Gerald Kominski, is a definitive resource on key topics in health care policy and management. This publication includes extensive material on the impact of the Affordable Care Act, particularly on Medicare, Medicaid, and large and small group insurance markets.
Research Report
This report examines the success and challenges of the Low Income Health Program (LIHP) in California. It combines earlier assessments of 10 counties that participated in the Health Care Coverage Initiative (HCCI) program, a precursor to the LIHP, along with a survey of LIHP program administrators and a survey of primary care providers within LIHP networks to assess system redesign efforts during LIHP.
Research Report
This report examines the success and challenges of the Low Income Health Program (LIHP) in California. It combines earlier assessments of 10 counties that participated in the Health Care Coverage Initiative (HCCI) program, a precursor to the LIHP, along with a survey of LIHP program administrators and a survey of primary care providers within LIHP networks to assess system redesign efforts during LIHP.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet uses data from the 2012 California Health Interview Survey to examine health insurance coverage among Californians. The authors find that nearly 20 percent of Californians were insured all year through Medi-Cal or Healthy Families in 2012 and just under half of all nonelderly Californians were insured through their own or a family member's job-based coverage.
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet uses data from the 2012 California Health Interview Survey to examine health insurance coverage among Californians. The authors find that nearly 20 percent of Californians were insured all year through Medi-Cal or Healthy Families in 2012 and just under half of all nonelderly Californians were insured through their own or a family member's job-based coverage.
Research Report
Maternal hemorrhage is a major public health concern nationally and in California.Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the significant societal and cost burdens of this condition, as well as prevent some maternal mortality due to maternal hemorrhage. Approximately half a million births occur in California annually, nearly half of which are paid by Medi-Cal.
Research Report
Maternal hemorrhage is a major public health concern nationally and in California.Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the significant societal and cost burdens of this condition, as well as prevent some maternal mortality due to maternal hemorrhage. Approximately half a million births occur in California annually, nearly half of which are paid by Medi-Cal.
Research Report
Costs of Gestational Hypertensive Disorders in California: Hypertension, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia
Gestational hypertensive disorders are a major public health concern nationally and in California, and significant effort is directed towards preventing morbidity and mortality from these conditions. The rising rates of risk factors, including obesity, maternal age, and diabetes, may lead to an increase in the rate of gestational hypertensive disorders. Appropriate management can reduce the significant societal and cost burden of these conditions.
Research Report
Costs of Gestational Hypertensive Disorders in California: Hypertension, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia
Gestational hypertensive disorders are a major public health concern nationally and in California, and significant effort is directed towards preventing morbidity and mortality from these conditions. The rising rates of risk factors, including obesity, maternal age, and diabetes, may lead to an increase in the rate of gestational hypertensive disorders. Appropriate management can reduce the significant societal and cost burden of these conditions.
Research Report
This interim report details the progress of California's Low Income Health Program (LIHP), a county-operated system to provide health coverage for low-income adults not otherwise eligible for public programs such as Medi-Cal.
Research Report
This interim report details the progress of California's Low Income Health Program (LIHP), a county-operated system to provide health coverage for low-income adults not otherwise eligible for public programs such as Medi-Cal.
Policy Note
Health care workers at safety net facilities can recount endless anecdotes of adverse consequences arising from poor access to health care experienced by marginalized populations in California: The missed preventive care, infrequent screenings, and low use of unaffordable chronic disease medications that result in unnecessary illness, avoidable hospitalizations, late-stage diagnoses, and premature mortality.
Policy Note
Health care workers at safety net facilities can recount endless anecdotes of adverse consequences arising from poor access to health care experienced by marginalized populations in California: The missed preventive care, infrequent screenings, and low use of unaffordable chronic disease medications that result in unnecessary illness, avoidable hospitalizations, late-stage diagnoses, and premature mortality.
Policy Note
More than 400,000 Californians had ever enrolled in California's Low Income Health Program (LIHP) as of March 2012. These LIHP enrollees, who would otherwise be underinsured or uninsured, now have access to services through their county's safety net facilities and contracted providers. This policy note highlights innovative and successful strategies for outreach, enrollment, and redetermination and retention, as well as the challenges faced by LIHPs.
Policy Note
More than 400,000 Californians had ever enrolled in California's Low Income Health Program (LIHP) as of March 2012. These LIHP enrollees, who would otherwise be underinsured or uninsured, now have access to services through their county's safety net facilities and contracted providers. This policy note highlights innovative and successful strategies for outreach, enrollment, and redetermination and retention, as well as the challenges faced by LIHPs.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines the Partners for Children (PFC) program — California's public pediatric community-based palliative care benefit to children living with life-threatening conditions and their families. Preliminary analysis of administrative and survey data indicates that participation in the PFC program improves quality of life for the child and family. In addition, participation in the program resulted in a one-third reduction in the average number of days spent in the hospital.
Policy Brief
This policy brief examines the Partners for Children (PFC) program — California's public pediatric community-based palliative care benefit to children living with life-threatening conditions and their families. Preliminary analysis of administrative and survey data indicates that participation in the PFC program improves quality of life for the child and family. In addition, participation in the program resulted in a one-third reduction in the average number of days spent in the hospital.
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).