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Our explainers translate California’s complex health care landscape into accessible knowledge. We analyze policy developments, system challenges, and emerging trends, creating clear, data-driven resources that help stakeholders understand key issues affecting the health care system.

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Defending Medi-Cal in 2025

Use this page to: (1) get accurate data and information about Medi-Cal and (2) stay abreast of emerging federal Medicaid policies and their potential impact in California.  

Medi-Cal
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Medi-Cal and Seniors — Policy at a Glance

Older Adults
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What Is a Midwife? — Policy at a Glance

Maternal Health
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CalAIM: Why It’s So Much More Than Another New Health Program

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ennifer Kent, Director of the California Department of Health Care Services, speaks at CHCF's Medi-Cal Explained briefing, February 25,2019.

Explaining Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal

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

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Medi-Cal and Seniors — Policy at a Glance

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CalAIM’s Trio of Housing Community Supports – Policy at a Glance

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What Is a Doula? — Policy at a Glance

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Provider Network Alignment: A Critical Factor for Success in Medicare Medi-Cal Plans – Policy at a Glance

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Do Medi-Cal Enrollees Work? — Policy at a Glance

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