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.

Health Care Research

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

UC-Irvine Opens New Facility Targeting Stem Cell Research

Last week, UC-Irvine opened a stem cell research institute that will focus on developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injuries, macular degeneration and other conditions. The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine helped fund the creation of UC-Irvine's facility and plans to open additional research centers at UCLA, the University of Southern California and four other California universities.



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