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  • A depressed man reads a letter
    Knowledge Center

    Not Enough Prevention in Health Care

    The U.S. spends only about 5 cents of every health care dollar on primary care. Other high-income countries spend three times that much. This chronic underinvestment creates a cascade of problems.

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability
  • A depressed man reads a letter
    Knowledge Center

    Unfair Pricing and Too Few Choices

    Health care spending depends on two things: how much care patients get and the prices that are charged for that care. In California, there is a big problem with pricing. 

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability
  • A depressed man reads a letter
    Knowledge Center

    Administrative Waste

    The U.S. spends five times more on administrative health care functions than other wealthy nations, on average. It’s like this because our systems are not standardized, automated, or easily connected.

  • A depressed man reads a letter
    Knowledge Center

    The 25% Problem: Why Health Care Is So Expensive (And What We Can Do About It)

    Health care costs hurt Californians every day. Millions can’t afford the care they need. More than half of all Californians skip or delay getting care because it costs too much. How did we get here?

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability
  • Feature Story

    Community Health Centers Find New Ways to Bring Lifesaving Care to Patients with Substance Use Disorder

    The result is care that meets patients where they are by blending trust, follow-through, and a strong dose of compassion.

    •Behavioral Health, Primary Care
  • External Resource

    Terner Center Case Studies: Supporting the Implementation of CalAIM Within Permanent Supportive Housing

  • External Resource

    The Rising Trend of Specialized Recuperative Care

    As California’s recuperative care field rapidly expands under CalAIM, providers are discovering that one-size-fits-all approaches don’t adequately meet patient needs. This article profiles four California recuperative care programs that developed specialized services for people in specific demographics, including women and…

    •Behavioral Health, Homelessness, Older Adults
  • External Resource

    A Guide to Starting a Recuperative Care Program in California

    This practical guide provides step-by-step instructions for organizations looking to start or enhance recuperative care programs in California. It includes specific guidance on navigating California’s policy landscape and leveraging CalAIM funding.

    •Homelessness
  • External Resource

    Certification for Medical Respite Programs

    The goal of this voluntary certification is to improve the quality and consistency of care across medical respite care programs. It provides a reliable way for a facility to be assessed by hospitals, managed care plans, and others that refer…

    •Homelessness
  • Quick Read

    Medical Respite – Policy at a Glance

    Learn how medical respite improves health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness while saving money across the health care system.

    •Homelessness
  • Quick Read

    Federal Funds Expand and Support California’s Health Workforce: An Explainer

    In 2022, California received $2.1 billion in federal funds to strengthen its health workforce. This explainer outlines funding sources, program types, and supported professions across medicine, nursing, and behavioral health.

    •Health Workforce
  • Behind the Headline

    How Massive Federal Cuts Will Create Unprecedented Challenges for Medi-Cal Patients and Providers

    H.R. 1 cuts $30 billion a year from Medi-Cal, reducing access, increasing costs, and threatening hospitals and vulnerable patients.

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Medi-Cal

  • Resources for Caring for People with Complex Needs

    This page links to resources to help health care and social services providers, as well as people who work at health care plans, improve outcomes for people with complex needs.

    •Behavioral Health
  • Feature Story

    Health Care Cuts Threaten Homegrown Solutions to Rural Doctor Shortages

    State and federal cuts could hurt physician training and retention efforts, worsening health care access in Northern California.

    •Health Workforce
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    Report

    Substance Use in California Almanac — 2025 Edition

    Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment uses the most recent data available to provide an overview of substance use and addiction in California. Topics include prevalence of substance use, emergency department visits, deaths, and treatment.

    •Behavioral Health, Facts and Data