The new health care law permits states to create health insurance exchanges and California is the first state in the nation to pass legislation to formalize the exchange design and implementation. Drawing on lessons learned from PacAdvantage, PBGH plays an active role shaping the design and implementation of the new exchange, with a special focus on promoting quality.  For more information about our work, contact Bill Kramer, Executive Director of National Health Policy at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or lead staff Alana Ketchel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  . You can also learn more about exchanges by reading What People Don't Know About Health Insurance Exchanges.