Publications From TCWF Grantees
- The California Citizens Budget Commission of the Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) released a report titled “Affordable Health Care for Low Income Californians.” The publication reports that California spends $25 billion annually on health care programs, yet more than seven million Californians still lack access to affordable health care. The 128-page report makes recommendations for improvements designed to simplify and expand the health care system so that all Californians can benefit. The full report can be accessed by calling CGS at (310) 470-6590. A summary of the report can be downloaded by visiting
www.cgs.org/publications/index.htm.
- The California Association of Peer Programs (CAPP) has published the “Comprehensive Evaluation of Peer Programs.” The 127-page evaluation reports on data collected from a statewide assessment of peer programs. The publication includes data summaries of both high school and middle school peer-based programs. The report is available for $10 by calling CAPP at (626) 564-0099.
- The 100% Campaign—a collaborative of Children Now, the Children’s Defense Fund, The Children’s Partnership, and Insure the Uninsured Project—published a 23-page book of recommendations titled, “Healthy Families: Family Health Insurance Through One Door.” The publication, which was co-funded by TCWF and The California Endowment, shares a plan to strengthen the Healthy Families program through a number of recommendations including more simplified eligibility rules and application process. The publication can be obtained for free of charge by visiting
www.100percentcampaign.org/onedoor/index.html.
- The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has published a 94-page research report titled “The State of Health Insurance in California:
Recent Trends, Future Prospects.” Published annually, the report provides an overview of health coverage throughout the state as well as in depth looks at coverage for children and adults. The report also examines trends and future prospects for employment-based health coverage and public policies to expand coverage for the uninsured.
The guide can be downloaded by visiting www.healthpolicy.ucla.edu/fullreport.html.
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