Public health leader Brad Pollock explains why California urgently needs standardized, secure, interoperable surveillance systems to safely leverage critical health data.

The changes will improve access to health care in many communities where it is lacking, supporters say.

The project is an ambitious effort to expand access and the sharing of health information across antiquated and siloed information systems used by medical, behavioral health, and social services providers.

Experts counsel community members, including those reluctant to provide their ID cards or personal information needed to apply for Medi-Cal coverage.

Many Black Californians say they have been treated unfairly or felt disrespected by a health care provider because of their race or ethnicity. A recent CHCF study found that increasing the number of Black doctors is the best solution.

A new Medi-Cal program uses psychology principles to incentivize stimulant users to stay sober.

The program trains clinicians in leadership and management skills necessary to help them improve the operations of California’s safety-net institutions and the state’s overall health care system.

A statewide coalition focused on community health workers and promotores is developing a policy agenda and public outreach campaign to support and expand this vital, often overlooked part of the health workforce.

A conversation with telehealth policy expert Mei Wa Kwong of the Center for Connected Health Policy.

While the funding of mental health services in the measure is substantial, it did not address many needed investments and policy changes.

A new episode of the health policy podcast Tradeoffs sheds light on CalAIM’s origin story through the experiences of Medi-Cal’s director, Jacey Cooper.

The CHCF Innovation Fund supports tech accelerators to bolster companies with the potential to significantly lower health costs or improve access to care for Californians with low incomes.

Now that Governor Gavin Newsom’s court system for people with severe mental illness has been enacted, counties face a series of practical questions critical to turning the fuzzy concept into a reality.

Continued investment and sound implementation will lead to higher quality care for millions of Medi-Cal enrollees — and progress toward reducing racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes.

Telehealth could extend care to millions of underserved people — but only if they can access it.