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          The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

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Medi-Cal Access, Quality, and Equity

Our work in Medi-Cal access, quality, and equity strengthens California’s health care safety net. We analyze enrollment barriers, provider participation, and performance measures, supporting innovations that expand coverage, improve care delivery, and reduce disparities.

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    How Medi-Cal Is Tackling Homelessness Through Innovative Housing Solutions

    Learn about the innovative housing solutions at the heart of Medi-Cal’s efforts to help Californians find permanent places to live.

    May 2, 2025
    Homelessness

    CalAIM in Focus

    March 15, 2022
    Medi-Cal

    Bridging the Gap: Aligning Supportive Housing and Health Care Under CalAIM

    February 18, 2025
    Homelessness

    Advancing Mental Health Equity in Medi-Cal

    July 6, 2021
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    Essential Elements of Medi-Cal Palliative Care Services

    August 1, 2021
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    60 Years of Medicaid

    The legacy of Medi-Cal — and the road ahead.

    July 28, 2025
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    Pioneering Participation: Lessons from the First Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee

    California’s first Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee offers early lessons on engaging enrollees in health care policy development and decisionmaking.

    July 22, 2025
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    Patients in Crisis Get Face-to-Face Help from ‘Bridge Navigators’ in the Emergency Department

    CHWs are pioneering a way a way to ease the overload in hospital emergency rooms and steer patients toward lifesaving therapies.

    July 10, 2025
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    In Their Own Words: What Californians with Multiple Health and Social Needs Say About Their Care

    Learn about the first-hand experiences of Californians with complex health and social needs as they seek care. Their insights reveal both the promise of CalAIM’s vision and how implementation can be improved.

    June 18, 2025
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