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.
CHCF works on many different fronts to support California’s health care system. Explore resources, events, or networks related to each topic.
CHCF publishes reports, issue briefs, resource libraries, fact sheets, and more to help make meaningful change in California’s health care system.
CHCF funds projects that are aligned with its strategic goals and relevant to California health care as outlined in these goals.
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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A study published in the medical journal JAMA found that when states allow nurse practitioners to practice independently, people have better access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction.
CHCF’s Amplifying Impact Initiative helped 28 California organizations expand community health worker services under Medi-Cal. Evaluation findings show trusted relationships, regional collaboratives, and workforce investment drive scale. But financial sustainability remains the central challenge.
