Blue Shield of California Foundation today released “Connectedness and Continuity: Patient-Provider Relationships Among Low-Income Californians,” a survey produced by Langer Research Associates examining low-income Californians’ preferences in healthcare relationships and experiences with alternative models of care. Expanding on last year’s BSCF study, “On the Cusp of Change,” the survey reveals the importance of personal, ongoing healthcare relationships and demonstrates the extent to which new approaches, including team-based care and the increased use of technology, can achieve this connectedness, producing more satisfied and self-reliant patients beyond the confines of the traditional doctor-patient model. See Blue Shield of California Foundation’s news release here, and the full report here.