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.

Doctors and Nurses

Monday, September 19, 2011

HHS' Move To Block Access to Doctors' Records Draws Ire

Last week, several consumer advocacy and journalism groups criticized the Obama administration's removal of certain information from the National Practitioner Data Bank, which tracks physician disciplinary actions and malpractice claims. HHS blocked access to the public section of the database because of confidentiality concerns expressed by a physician. HHS spokesperson Martin Kramer said the agency is working to restore public access to the data.



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