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May 25, 2014

A New Test of Service and Sacrifice

This Memorial Day takes on new significance as America welcomes the largest number of returning veterans since the end of

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
April 15, 2014

Undone on Highway 101

On the way to a friend’s birthday party recently, I was on highway 101 in Sonoma County, stuck in slow-moving traffic.

By: Bess Bendet
March 21, 2014

Lessons from Mi Abuelita

Her chest rose and fell in sync with every beep of the machine next to her hospital bed. She lay there peacefully, unaware of

By: Crispin Delgado
March 20, 2014

Presidents Message: Spring 2014

It has been nearly three months since significant expansions of healthcare coverage took full effect across our state and

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
January 15, 2014

Build. Test. Repeat.

I love spreadsheets.  And I mean love spreadsheets.  I even dressed up as one for Halloween.  In my view, there are few

December 10, 2013

Presidents Message - Winter 2013

In California, we are moving forward with implementation of the Affordable Care Act at a rapid pace. With more individuals

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
October 15, 2013

Closing California’s Health Care Chasm

We believe that expanding access to and transforming systems of care across the state is essential to rebalancing the health disparaties faced by Californians.

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
October 1, 2013

Presidents Message - Fall 2013

This month marks two very important moments for the Foundation. As most of you know, October 1 was the launch of Covered

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
July 29, 2013

Thrown for a Curve

For me, the best part of going to a baseball game is, actually, not the game itself; it’s the opportunity to enjoy one of my

By: Bess Bendet

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