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.

Chronic Disease Care

Friday, February 03, 2012

Calif. Komen Affiliates Blast Defunding Decision

In a joint statement to California's congressional delegation on Thursday, all seven California affiliates of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation said they oppose the breast cancer advocacy group's decision this week to halt funding grants to Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide. In 2011, 19 Planned Parenthood affiliates received about $680,000 from Komen for their breast cancer screening and education programs.



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