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Health Care Cuts Threaten Homegrown Solutions to Rural Doctor Shortages
State and federal cuts could hurt physician training and retention efforts, worsening health care access in Northern California.

Physician Albert Martin, Who Helped Design CHCF’s Leadership Program, Is Dead at 87
Martin reimagined a health care ecosystem that put many more clinicians in management roles at California organizations.

AI and the Future Primary Care Workforce
AI is transforming California’s primary care by reducing administrative burdens and clinician burnout. While early adoption shows promise, barriers remain significant.

What Is Lay Counseling?
This fact sheet shows how lay counselors can bridge the mental health workforce gap by providing evidence-based support comparable to that offered by licensed therapists.