Our work in health workforce addresses California’s critical provider shortages. We invest in strategies to recruit, train, and retain a diverse workforce, expand scope of practice, and promote innovative care models to ensure all Californians — especially in underserved communities — have access to quality care.

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Bridging the Care Gap: Addressing California’s Health Care Workforce Needs

California is not producing enough health care workers to meet the needs of a growing, aging, and rapidly diversifying population. Building a representative workforce can improve the health of Californians and the quality of care they receive.