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          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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          CHCF works on many different fronts to support California’s health care system. Explore resources, events, or networks related to each topic.

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          CHCF publishes reports, issue briefs, resource libraries, fact sheets, and more to help make meaningful change in California’s health care system.

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          CHCF funds projects that are aligned with its strategic goals and relevant to California health care as outlined in these goals.

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          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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Public Opinion and Patient Experience

Our research on public opinion and patient experience elevates Californians’ voices in health policy discussions. We conduct regular statewide surveys to document access barriers, track health care affordability concerns, and understand patient needs and perspectives.

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    Almanac

    Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California Almanac — 2024 Edition

    Disparities among historically marginalized groups in California occur across many demographic categories. This Almanac provides data that show how people of color face barriers in accessing health care, often receive suboptimal treatment, and are most likely to experience poor outcomes in the health care system.

    May 30, 2024
    Black Health Equity, Facts and Data, Latino/x Health Equity, Racial Health Equity

    Polling in Congressional Districts 22, 40, and 41 Reveals Attitudes About Medi-Cal, Covered California, and Federal Cuts to Both

    April 15, 2025
    Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Inland Empire, Los Angeles and Orange County, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment, Private Insurance Market, San Joaquin Valley, Surveys and Polls

    New 2024 California Health Care Foundation Survey

    January 31, 2024
    Behavioral Health, Surveys and Polls

    New CHCF Survey on Central Valley Health Care Experiences

    April 12, 2024
    Surveys and Polls
    Patient and Doctor at West County Community Clinic

    Californians with Low Incomes Almanac — 2026 Edition

    May 28, 2026
    Consumer Affordability, Health Care Costs/Affordability

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    Blog
    CHCF News

    Do Californians Trust the Health Care System? 

    May 11, 2026
    Blog
    Blog
    Event Insight

    California’s Vast Rural North Deserves a Real Seat at the Health Policy Table

    March 25, 2026
    Blog
    Blog
    Expert Perspective

    CHCF Testifies to State Lawmakers About Health Care Affordability

    March 24, 2026
    Blog
    Blog
    Q&A

    Trusted Relationships Are Essential for Californians with Multiple Health and Social Needs

    June 17, 2025
    Blog
    Woman working at a computer in an office.
    Blog
    Feature Story

    Federal Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Health Care Systems in California’s Vast Rural North

    May 01, 2025
    Blog
    Elaine Berg lives in Bakersfield with her son Alpha Omega "Poppy" Stewart, right, who has Down syndrome. Both are Medi-Cal enrollees. Stewart's friend since high school, Daniel Montes, is at left.
    Blog
    Feature Story

    Kern, Tulare Counties Brace for Crisis Caused by Possible Medi-Cal Cuts

    April 03, 2025
    Blog
    Blog
    Human Impact

    In Riverside County, Potential Medi-Cal Cuts Distress Constituents, Health Leaders

    March 28, 2025
    Blog
    aUDIENCE AT May 14 symposium, Understanding and Improving Health Care in the Central Valley
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    Expert Perspective

    At Fresno Event, CHCF Presents Data on Health Inequities in the Central Valley

    July 18, 2024
    Blog

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    Oakland, CA 94612
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    Sacramento, CA 95814
    Tel: 916.329.4540 Fax: 916.329.4544
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