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An unprecedented, year-long collaborative effort involving policy experts from UC Berkeley, CEOs of major health insurers and health care delivery systems, and leaders from California’s public sector has produced a detailed roadmap that would transform the state’s health care system and improve care and outcomes while saving billions of dollars in the process.
Tag: healthcare
Chancellor announces return to Berkeley-operated student health plan
May 2, 2013:
In response to student urging, the campus will withdraw from the UC-wide student health-insurance plan (UC SHIP) and return to a UC Berkeley-operated plan starting in mid August. Chancellor Birgeneau announced the decision in a May 2 letter to the campus community.
How good are generic drugs?
February 26, 2013:
Recently, many blockbuster prescription medications have become available as generics, and more brands will soon join the list — thus trimming billions from healthcare costs and allowing more people to afford the medication they need. While the FDA says generics are as effective and safe as the original products, some believe that cheaper can’t be better. Berkeley Wellness reviews the evidence.
New leaders named to CITRIS healthcare initiative
June 21, 2011:
Two new leaders have been named to head up the CITRIS healthcare initiative ‘Delivering Quality Healthcare Everywhere for Californians.’ Thomas Nesbitt of UC Davis will serve as faculty director, Edmund Seto of UC Berkeley as associate director. The project’s mission is to improve access and reduce healthcare disparities by creating a trusted network for patients, providers, healthcare officials and educators.
