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Listening to Californians with Low Incomes

Between 2019 and 2021, CHCF funded a major research project to better understand the health care experiences, needs, and values of Californians with low incomes, including understanding changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are key findings and insights from the project.

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Speaking Up: Findings from 2019 Focus Groups and Interviews with Californians with Low Incomes

A series of focus groups and in-depth interviews with Californians with low incomes in 2019 revealed common themes in their health care needs, wants and values.

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Listening to Californians with Low Incomes

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‘Treat Me Like a Person’: What We’ve Heard So Far from Californians with Low Incomes

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