Blog

One hundred and sixty-one safety net health care leaders across California responded to our survey, which aimed to unearth organizations’ biggest workforce challenges.

Community Health Leaders’ Workforce Concerns: Talent and Provider Burnout

By 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...

CHCF Health Care Leadership Program Announces New Class of Fellows (2018–2020)

Thirty-two clinical leaders have been selected to participate in the California Health Care Foundation’s Health Care Leadership Program to expand their management skills and meet the challenges...
Medical lab technicians examine a health test

Victory: Governor Brown Signs Bill Expanding Scope of Practice for Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs)

Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2281 into law, which expands MLT scope of practice. The new law’s provisions were informed by Healthforce Center at UCSF research and...
Photo of two women talking at an office table

San Joaquin Health Plan CEO Built the Plane as She Was Flying It

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 By Tracy Seipel,...
We are constantly thinking about ways to enhance the learning experience for our meeting attendees.

Six Secrets to Planning a Spectacular Event

By Healthforce leadership staff: Marie Hubbard, Alleysha Mullen and Christina Travlos As leadership staff of Healthforce Center at UCSF, we are constantly thinking about ways to enhance the learning...
California community paramedics record their first-hand accounts of what they've experienced in the field.

Boots on the Ground: Community Paramedics’ Experiences in the Field

By 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....
Photo of a young pharmacist

The Newest Members of Your Care Team: Pharmacists

By Jackie Miller Lately, the rising cost of drug prices, the opioid crisis and the role of pharmacy benefit managers have dominated the headlines of pharmacy-related news. However, a slower moving,...
CIN partners interact at a partner meeting

Beyond the Exam Room: Social Needs That Impact Health

By April Watson, CIN Managing Partner, Director, Practice Transformation Initiative, California Quality Collaborative We've all seen the pie chart about factors contributing to a premature death: It...
California Improvement Network partners smile and interact

Refreshed California Improvement Network Set to Spread Ideas for Better Care

by Healthforce Director Sunita Mutha, MD, FACP Boasting a new program office, a strong slate of partners, and a refreshed agenda of focused topic areas, the California Improvement Network (CIN) is...
People help each other up a mountain

How One Man’s Road to Recovery Has Helped Others with Mental Illness

By Lisel Blash, MPA After losing his job in the corporate sector, Josh was homeless and in and out of jail for several years. “Until I had my diagnosis; I thought everyone heard voices,” he said. The...