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Nursing Shortage Looms for San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley and Central Coast of California
12-11-18
Joanne Spetz, PhD, Associate Director of Research, Healthforce Center at UCSF
Some regions of California face nursing shortages, according to new Healthforce research. Substantial shortages are projected for the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, and Central Coast regions, while surpluses may emerge in the Sacramento and Los Angeles regions. This is the first time... 16 Workforce Recommendations to Deliver High-Quality Care for People With Serious Illness (Health Affairs)
11-15-18
Strengthening America's Mental Health Workforce: Sunita Mutha's Keynote Address at Kaiser Permanente Forum
11-14-18
After Some Hurdles, California Whole Person Care Pilots Hit Stride
11-05-18
At the Center of San Francisco's Safety Net, the CEO Leans In
10-24-18
Tracy Seipel, Freelance Writer
Photo: Susan Ehrlich, MD, MPP, the CEO of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, presides over one of California’s most important safety-net institutions. Photo by: Josh Edelson
Story source: California Health Care Foundation Community Health Leaders’ Workforce Concerns: Talent and Provider Burnout
10-17-18
Sunita Mutha, MD, FACP and Jackie Miller
An imminent talent gap and provider burnout are threatening the viability and strength of California’s safety net, according to a newly released Healthforce Center at UCSF survey reflecting on-the-ground responses from senior leaders. CHCF Health Care Leadership Program Announces New Class of Fellows (2018–2020)
09-18-18
Victory: Governor Brown Signs Bill Expanding Scope of Practice for Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs)
09-05-18
San Joaquin Health Plan CEO Built the Plane as She Was Flying It
09-04-18
Tracy Seipel, Freelance Writer
Photo: Health Plan of San Joaquin CEO Amy Shin, right, meets with Chief Information Officer Cheron Vail. Photo: Craig Sanders.
Story source: California Health Care Foundation Boots on the Ground: Community Paramedics’ Experiences in the Field
08-07-18
Maile Richardson
Since 2015, the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has been testing the viability of asking paramedics to step outside of their traditional scope of practice. Known as Community Paramedicine (CP), or mobile integrated health (MIH-CP), this model of care aims to improve the...