The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.
CHCF publishes reports, articles, issue briefs, explainers, data snapshots, infographics, fact sheets, and other resources to help make meaningful change in California’s health care system.
The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.
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This fact sheet draws from a major research project and examines the experiences of Californians experiencing homelessness. They found that access to empathic care managers is crucial for navigating complex systems and that safe, stable housing helps achieve lasting recovery.
This fact sheet draws from a major research project and examines the experiences of Californians with behavioral health conditions. Participants shared the need for integrated care with fewer eligibility requirements and the importance of care managers with lived experience, especially…
Learn about the first-hand experiences of Californians with complex health and social needs as they seek care. Read the full report and its fact sheets from EVITARUS.
California and other states are joining a federal pilot project that’s funneling new funding into institutional care for people with serious mental illness.
This paper outlines considerations for California policy makers and health care leaders about how to cover those who may become uninsured starting in 2026 due to state and federal policy changes.
The California Latino Health Almanac serves as a vital resource for highlighting key opportunities to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier California.
This issue brief provides a snapshot of the options available to states up until now to provide health care coverage to undocumented and lawfully present immigrants.
California’s emergency departments (EDs) provide a critical source of health care to people with acute medical conditions or who have experienced trauma or injury. This Almanac looks at the most recent data on supply, visits, wait times, and trends.
Mayra E. Alvarez, a longtime advocate on behalf of community health workers, talks about why California needs Medi-Cal policies that offer sustainable support to an essential workforce.
This report examines CalAIM’s Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports through interviews with Medi-Cal enrollees with complex needs and a survey of providers. It highlights early implementation successes, identifies payment and administrative challenges, and points to opportunities to strengthen…