FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

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Friday, February 02, 2007

The Week Ahead

Monday

A proposed joint powers agreement between Doctors Medical Center and Contra Costa County will seek approval by the county health care district board. The proposal also seeks the approval of the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

President Bush on will announce his fiscal year 2008 budget proposal that will include provisions to reduce the estimated 7% annual growth in Medicare spending.



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