Publications

In response to a heightened sense of competition and need to demonstrate value, this toolkit aims to help health centers monitor organizational data, apply analysis tools, and

Under the Affordable Care Act, a newly competitive marketplace in the safety net has made patient-centered care more important than ever.

Research shows that patients who feel a personal connection with their providers are more informed, engaged, and satified with their care, as well as more loyal to their care

S ince 2011, the Foundation has invested in a series of studies examining the healthcare preferences and experiences of low-income Californians. The research is based upon

This paper proposes aligning California’s 1115 Medicaid waiver to incentivize “whole-person” care. Instead of focusing exclusively on coverage expansion, the waiver could support counties and providers as they move toward more coordinated, connected, and efficient systems of care.

In 2014, Blue Shield of California Foundation awarded 481 grants totalling $31.8 million to organizations that provide affordable, effective care for the underserved, and

This brief is the third of four quarterly updates describing enrollment trends, California policy and implementation issues, enrollment, and service experiences among

We have invested heavily in building the capacity of its grantees — not just with a goal of enhancing the operations of individual organizations within the community health

This policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research addresses concerns about increasing costs to state budgets as a result of Medicaid expansion, presenting data

How do survivors of domestic violence define success for themselves? Do others in the domestic violence field — practitioners, policymakers and funders — define success for

Building upon an earlier report commissioned by the Foundation and led by John Snow, Inc., this white paper identifies policy recommendations and next steps for advancing

Behavioral health encompasses a range of conditions that affect mental and emotional wellbeing. From substance abuse to depression, to personality disorders and beyond, it