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From the ‘Cliffs of Insanity’ to ‘As you wish’
Peter Long, Ph.D.If you have ever seen the movie The Princess Bride, you know that it is an epic adventure that has a... Continue reading »
The Patient Is In: Listening To Low-Income Californians
Peter Long, Ph.D.The dramatic expansions in health insurance coverage included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (... Continue reading »
Reconsidering Primary Care: A View from a Foundation President
Peter Long, Ph.D.Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act , there has been a persistent, urgent call to produce more primary... Continue reading »
Affordable Care Act Offers Funders Opportunities for Impact
Peter Long, Ph.D.As we approach the holidays and the end of another year, many look to the year ahead and what it holds. For those of us...
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The Road to the Cloud
Ok, for all you grammar geeks, I know “cloudify” isn’t a word, but today we’re going to coin a new term....
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Taking the Foundation Annual Report Exercise to the Next Level
Peter Long, Ph.D.Blue Shield of California Foundation's Experience
A strange thing happened this...
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Who's Ready to Dive In?
Brenda SolórzanoHave you ever taught a kid to swim? My family and I are getting ready to spend a week in Mexico with lots of pools and...
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If I Can't Dance
Bess BendetContinue reading »"If I can't dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution" –...
It's Our Turn to Serve
Peter Long, Ph.D.A lot can happen in a year. Twelve months ago Osama bin Laden was the most wanted man in the world and “occupy” was just...
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