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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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Public Opinion and Patient Experience

Our research on public opinion and patient experience elevates Californians’ voices in health policy discussions. We conduct regular statewide surveys to document access barriers, track health care affordability concerns, and understand patient needs and perspectives.

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

    Disparities among historically marginalized groups in California occur across many demographic categories. This Almanac provides data that show how people of color face barriers in accessing health care, often receive suboptimal treatment, and are most likely to experience poor outcomes in the health care system.

    May 30, 2024
    Facts and Data

    Polling in Congressional Districts 22, 40, and 41 Reveals Attitudes About Medi-Cal, Covered California, and Federal Cuts to Both

    April 15, 2025
    Facts and Data

    New 2024 California Health Care Foundation Survey

    January 31, 2024

    New CHCF Survey on Central Valley Health Care Experiences

    April 12, 2024

    Californians with Low Incomes Almanac — 2024 Edition

    October 04, 2024
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    Do Californians Trust the Health Care System? 

    May 11, 2026
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    Trust and Distrust in California’s Health Care System: A 2026 Statewide Survey

    May 07, 2026
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    Event Insight

    California’s Vast Rural North Deserves a Real Seat at the Health Policy Table

    March 25, 2026
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    Expert Perspective

    CHCF Testifies to State Lawmakers About Health Care Affordability

    March 24, 2026
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    Data Insight

    The 2026 CHCF California Health Policy Survey

    February 25, 2026
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    California Health Benefits Survey 2025

    November 18, 2025
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    Report

    Aging with Pride and Authenticity: LGBTQIA+ Older Adults

    July 10, 2025
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    California Physicians Almanac — 2025 Edition

    July 09, 2025
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