Health Equity

California’s health care spending is actually hurting our health, researchers say

Abstract: In a report released Tuesday, community health advocates at Oakland’s Well Being Trust warned California’s leaders that they must curb prices and waste in health care spending.

Date Published: July 23, 2019

Author(s): Cathie Anderson

Publication: The Sacramento Bee

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This analysis of California’s state budget from 2007 to 2018 finds that to ensure the long-term health of the state, California needs to eliminate health care waste and direct the savings toward increased funding for programs that improve community conditions—like public education, public health, housing assistance, food assistance, and income support.