Initiatives
The California Association of Health Plans' Policy Unit provides research and data on the major health policy issues facing the industry today. In this section, you can access fact sheets, issue briefs, and other resources to learn more about topics of interest to insiders and the public alike.
Policy Statement - National Health Care Reform (September 2009) - This policy statement reflects CAHP member plans' position on national health care reform. Our industry remains committed to working with policy makers to achieve sustainable universal coverage, reduce the future growth of health care expenditures, improve the quality of health care, and streamline and improve efficacy.
Profiling California's Insured and Uninsured (December 2008) - the latest figures on the demographics of California's insured and uninsured are detailed in this issue brief.
Prop. 58: The California Balanced Budget Act (December 2008) - Fact sheet details the mechanics of the declaration of a "Fiscal Emergency" and its impact on legislative activity.
