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.

Mental Health

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Groups, Sacramento County Settle Mental Health Lawsuit

On Monday, mental health advocates announced a settlement in a lawsuit filed against Sacramento County in 2010 over budget cuts to mental health care. In an effort to cut costs, the county planned to replace mental health clinics run under competitively bid contracts with clinics staffed by county employees. Under the settlement, about 5,000 adults with significant psychiatric disabilities will continue to receive outpatient care from their existing contract providers.



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