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Staying Connected - A Progress Report: Reimbursement Under the Telemedicine Development Act of 1996
The Telemedicine Development Act of 1996 (TDA) established California as a national leader in the field of telehealth, but a new report says the law needs to be modernized, to boost the use of telemedicine services and help California health policy keep pace with advances in technology.
Staying Connected - A Progress Report: Reimbursement Under the Telemedicine Development Act of 1996 (Summary)
Summary of Staying Connected - A Progress Report: Reimbursement Under the Telemedicine Development Act of 1996 (March 2010).
The Critical Connection Between Student Health and Academic Achievement: How Schools and Policymakers Can Achieve a Positive Impact
The Critical Connection Between Student Health and Academic Achievement: How Schools and Policymakers Can Achieve a Positive Impact is the first report produced from a multi-year project addressing the connection between student health and academic achievement.
Achieving the Vision: Healthcare Options for Los Angeles County
Prepared by the Los Angeles Healthcare Options Task Force, Achieving the Vision: Healthcare Options for Los Angeles County presents analytical findings and recommendations for improving the quality and financial sustainability of healthcare for medically indigent individuals in the County.
Aging Boomers, Healthy Latinos: Implications for California’s Health Care Infrastructure
Baby boomers will be more likely to enjoy their golden years if the increasingly Latino work force is able to generate enough economic activity to support the Boomers, through increased tax remittances and enhancements in the State’s infrastructure. Right now, investment in the health and education of young Latinos has not been sufficient to maintain California’s competitive edge. Educating Latinos for health care services jobs as well as skilled jobs in other sectors is necessary for continued economic growth. 
Forecasting the Impact of an Aging Population on Medical Expenditures in California
In California, aging of the population is expected to have a significant impact not only on total health expenditures, but also on the distribution of health resources available across age groups. This report from the Health Forecasting Project indicates that seniors aged 65 and older are expected to account for almost 50% of total health expenditures by the year 2040. 
Critical Condition: Examining the Scope of Medical Services in South Los Angeles (Executive Summary)
Based on virtually every health indicator, the South Los Angeles area is among the most disadvantaged and underserved communities in the state, according to a new report commissioned by The California Endowment. In South L.A., more people die of lung cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease than in any other place in Los Angeles. 
Critical Condition: Examining the Scope of Medical Services in South Los Angeles
Based on virtually every health indicator, the South Los Angeles area is among the most disadvantaged and underserved communities in the state, according to a new report commissioned by The California Endowment. In South L.A., more people die of lung cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease than in any other place in Los Angeles. 
Medicare Part D: Continued Hardships for Low Income Californians
The Health Consumer Alliance, a partnership of legal-services organizations that assists consumers in navigating the health system, released this update that examines the problems low-income beneficiaries continue to face with enrolling and accessing necessary medication under Medicare Part D.
The Status of Community Benefit in California: A Statewide Review of Exemplary Practices and Key Challenges
This study, which was created by the Public Health Institute, is to document initiatives undertaken by California's nonprofit hospitals to improve health status and quality of life in local communities.
Public Forums on Los Angeles County Health Crisis
In fall of 2002, The California Endowment, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the California Department of Health Services and California Health and Human Services Agency, held three public forums to address the future of the health system in Los Angeles County. This report summarizes those events.

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