About the Foundation
Key Facts
Each Year the Foundation:
Donates nearly $30 million
Reaches 52 of 58 California Counties
Provides vital support to 175 Community Clinics
Funds nearly 100 domestic violence shelters
Sponsors evaluation of up to 15 emerging medical technologies
Blue Shield of California Foundation is committed to making health care effective, safe and accessible for all Californians, particularly underserved people, and to ending domestic violence.
We believe safety and access to health care are fundamental rights of everyone. We know that ensuring Californian’s health and safety requires the involvement of individuals, employers and government agencies.
Our Goals:
- Universal health coverage for all Californians
- Health care that is effective, safe, affordable and accessible
- Domestic violence prevention
What We Do
Blue Shield of California Foundation is committed to making health care effective, safe and accessible for all Californians, and to ending domestic violence. In 2008, the Foundation will focus nearly $40 million on three program areas: Health Care and Coverage, Health and Technology, and Blue Shield Against Violence.
The Foundation blends community-based philanthropy with strategic innovation to move our state forward. As one of California’s largest health philanthropies, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for change, promoting new solutions and bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders.
Programs and Strategies
Blue Shield of California Foundation promotes the goal of universal coverage with an emphasis on shared responsibility and cost containment. Until this goal is reached, the Foundation continues to support key safety net programs that address immediate healthcare needs.
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To improve care and protect patients, the Foundation supports efforts to reduce medical errors and hospital-acquired infections and promotes more effective use of technology. The California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF), spearheaded by the Foundation, promotes better medical care by looking at new technologies through the lens of available evidence.
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The Foundation supports state and local groups working to end domestic violence in our lifetime, and funds nearly 100 domestic violence shelters across California. To get to the root of the problem, the Foundation emphasizes prevention and seeks out innovative strategies to create safe environments free from domestic violence.
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