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Essential Research

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California Health Care Almanac

Objective information on health care costs, coverage, quality, and delivery supports effective decisionmaking. The Almanac provides data and analysis on California’s health care system.

Recent Resources

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Shasta and Lassen Counties — Regional Market Report 2025

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San Joaquin Valley — Regional Market Report 2025

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Inside CHCF

Ninez Ponce, Renowned Health Researcher and Data Expert, to Join CHCF Board

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Data Insight

California Latino Health Dashboard

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California Latino Health Almanac — 2025 Edition

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California Physicians Almanac — 2025 Edition