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All Over the Map

Newly updated to include breast cancer, prostate cancer, and spine procedures, this CHCF-sponsored research shows that practice patterns vary dramatically from place to place.

Medi-Cal Transforms

Medi-Cal is the main source of health insurance for one in five Californians. An updated report gives an overview of the program's key features, describes how the program is evolving, and examines the challenges ahead.

Obama Care in the Second Term

CHCF is a long-time sponsor of the UC Irvine Forecast Conference. A webcast of this year's conference on health policy in President Obama's second term is now available.

March 28, 2012

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Conservative Justices Question Reform Law's Individual Mandate

During yesterday's oral arguments in the Supreme Court case challenging the federal health reform law, conservative justices appeared skeptical of Congress' authority to mandate that all U.S. residents purchase health insurance coverage. Los Angeles Times et al.

Insurance Premiums in California Could Jump by 20%, Filings Show

California insurers have submitted rate filings that indicate premiums for policyholders could increase by as much as 20% in coming months. A spokesperson for Anthem Blue Cross says the hikes are necessary for the health plan to cover mandated benefits and medical claims costs. Orange County Register.

Bill Seeks To Provide Nutritious Meals for Charter School Students

New legislation would extend to charter schools a mandate requiring public schools to provide low-income students with nutritious meals each school day at no cost or at a reduced price. However, charter school officials say they might not have the resources to comply with the bill. California Watch.

Kim Dempsey of NCB Capital Impact Discusses Ways To Boost Capacity of Community Clinics

Kim Dempsey, director of innovation and strategy at NCB Capital Impact, spoke with California Healthline about recommendations for improving the operations of community health centers.

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