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Bending the Cost Curve

Author: Ed O'Neil

As we continue to move slowly toward health reform legislation, it is important to remember what it is and what it isn’t. It will create a pathway to move toward a plan for universal access. It will pay for this with some combination of direct taxes or indirect requirements that cause people to buy insurance. It may provide some much needed reforms in the insurance market including the guarantee issue and non-cancellation for illness. It will not reduce health care costs, at least not initially. Learn More »

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Michael Le: Clinic for High Risk Patients

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As part of the Physician Leadership Institute, Dr. Le has been establishing a clinic for high risk patients, addressing their medical as well as social and family needs for a more comprehensive approach to their well being.

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Diversity in California’s Health Professions: Registered Nursing

Author: Timothy Bates, Susan Chapman, Renae Waneka

ISSUE BRIEF: This issue brief presents background information on the diversity of California’s registered nurses and discusses steps being taken to address disparities.