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Trends in California's Health Care Markets

Four new issue briefs examine local health care systems to gain insights into regional characteristics and identify common themes and emerging issues that influence how Californians receive their health care.

Employer Health Benefits Survey

The 2009 California Employer Health Benefits Survey shows that workers are paying more in premiums and out-of-pocket costs. And more firms are considering reducing or dropping coverage for employees.

Profiling California's Uninsured

This annual snapshot provides an overview of the uninsured in California, including data on likelihood of being uninsured by employer size and type, family income, eligibility for public programs, age, ethnicity, and citizenship.

Hospitals

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

San Joaquin Hospital Opens New Telemedicine Center

Last week, San Joaquin General Hospital launched its new telehealth center, in which patients can undergo two-way interviews and visual examinations from off-site nephrologists and neurologists. Five other facilities are participating in the effort.

"Telemedicine Lets Patients Tune in to Specialized Care" (Goldeen, Stockton Record, 7/1).



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