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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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    July 06, 2021
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