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Health Equity

Our work in health equity addresses systemic barriers that create unequal health outcomes. We invest in programs, research, and policies that reduce disparities based on race, income, geography, and language, ensuring California’s health system delivers fair, culturally responsive care for all communities.

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Meeting of initial cohort of Pulse of Change Partners
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CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California

Eight visionary organizations are partnering with the California Health Care Foundation to create a safer, stronger health system for Black Californians.

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aUDIENCE AT May 14 symposium, Understanding and Improving Health Care in the Central Valley

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

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Dr. Katerina Heyrana of Cedars Sina

Unpacking the Data to Tell Truer Stories About Ourselves

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Crowd of people win a medical office waiting room

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

Facts and Data

Listening to Black Californians: How the Health Care System Undermines Their Pursuit of Good Health

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AI Technology Gives Doctors More Time for Patients and Family

The Abridge AI scribe is a game-changer for doctors, quickly handling taking medical notes in many languages. Doctors say it reduces burnout so they can focus on people instead of paperwork.

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Civic Media Pioneer Builds Trusted Information Source for Immigrants

By bridging the worlds of traditional news gathering and community service, Madeleine Bair established an innovative participatory journalism model.

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CHCF's Equity Fellows, 1st Cohort, from left to right: Dalma Diaz, Sequoia Hall, Janet Boachie, Kenna Chic
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The Rewarding Journey of CHCF’s Health Equity Fellows

The fellows program supported the foundation’s efforts to address systemic health inequities in California.

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Dr. S. Monica Soni, chief medical officer of Covered California
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Covered California Starts Innovative Program to Improve Population Health

The state’s health insurance marketplace is investing $15 million in a population health initiative to improve the overall well-being of 1.8 million enrollees.

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