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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.

Public Health

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Investigation: Military Brain Injuries Are Underdiagnosed

According to official military figures, 115,000 troops who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries, but an investigation by NPR and ProPublica indicates the problem is more severe than reported. According to the investigation, health screenings often miss brain trauma and even when the condition is diagnosed, the information fails to be entered into soldiers' medical files.



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