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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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          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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    Behind the Headlines

    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 02, 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 06, 2021
    Medi-Cal
    Multicolored strings looped together to form a circle in the middle

    Essential Elements of Medi-Cal Palliative Care Services

    August 01, 2021
    Medi-Cal, Older Adults

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    Man at computer assisting woman with form. Medi-Cal work requirements and homelessness
    Blog
    Expert Perspective

    Keeping Medi-Cal Coverage Within Reach for People Experiencing Homelessness

    August 06, 2026
    Blog
    Volunteer delivers medically tailored meal to patient's home.
    Blog
    Expert Perspective

    CalAIM at 5: Real Progress, Real Pressure

    July 29, 2026
    Blog
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    Expert Perspective

    What the Data Tell Us About the 730,000 Californians Who Have Left Medi-Cal

    July 24, 2026
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    Blog
    Feature Story

    How AI-Powered Outreach Is Helping Californians Keep Their Medi-Cal Coverage

    July 16, 2026
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    Blog
    Expert Perspective

    The 2026-27 Budget Is Final. Here Are 5 Health Policy Questions Facing California’s Next Governor

    July 13, 2026
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    Smiling doctor and patient look at electronic device together. public purchasers primary care
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    Expert Perspective

    How California’s Public Purchasers Are Joining Forces to Strengthen Primary Care

    May 29, 2026
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    Blog
    Feature Story

    Medi-Cal Reentry Services Enhance Health Care Access After Release From Jails or Prisons

    May 22, 2026
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    Doctor listens to heartbeat of infant girl sitting on mothers lap in a medical exam room.
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    Expert Perspective

    Millions of Californians Are Expected to Become Uninsured. State Leaders Have Big Decisions to Make

    May 15, 2026
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