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Key Topic: AI

  • California health care AI laws: Newsom signed three bills, vetoed two. What changes for clinicians and patients.
    Blog

    Newsom Approves 3 Health Care AI Bills, Vetoes 2

    October 08, 2026

  • Illustration of a female doctor and patient with medical symbols and a ribbon representing kidney disease awreness.
    Resource

    The Long Tail of Bias: Clinical Algorithms and A Path to Equitable Care in California

    Clinical tools that use race as a biological proxy continue to shape care in California. This brief maps the problem and calls for coordinated action to eliminate them.

    May 14, 2026

  • California State Capitol
    Event

    Sacramento Policy Briefing — Health AI in California: The Role for State Policy 

    This briefing equips California policymakers and stakeholders with practical insights for balanced health AI oversight—so AI works effectively and equitably for all Californians

    April 16, 2026

  • Future of Medi-Cal Illustration of a lightbulb filled with colorful balls
    Resource

    Medi-Cal Bold Idea — AI-Powered Advocates for Medi-Cal

    This proposal suggests creating an AI “app store” for Medi-Cal — one where members choose to work with AI Advocates that proactively respond to rising risk levels and initiate outreach, navigation, and enrollment.

    April 10, 2026

  • California state capitol building, Sacramento
    Resource

    Health AI Policy in California: Insights for Decisionmakers

    This report examines 26 California AI bills and offers policymakers a framework for regulating health care AI that protects patients, advances health equity, and fosters innovation for all Californians.

    April 10, 2026

  • Family eats ice cream together.
    Resource

    Six Bold Ideas for the Future of Medi-Cal

    Six proposals explore how Medi-Cal could strengthen coverage, financing, and care delivery in the decade ahead.

    April 09, 2026

  • Elderly man looks at tablet with doctor
    Resource

    AI and Language Access in Health Care: Opportunities, Risks, and Early Lessons

    AI-powered tools are reshaping how California health care organizations deliver language services. This brief examines how AI can responsibly expand access to care for Californians with limited English proficiency.

    March 20, 2026

  • Illustration of doctors looking at a medical symbol
    Blog

    Patients Say Yes to Artificial Intelligence — if Doctors Stay in Charge

    Clear explanations, easy opt-outs, and enhanced access to culturally sensitive care make AI tools feel trustworthy and useful

    November 21, 2025

  • Patient talking to Doctor at clinical visit. Photo: Jessica Brandi Lifland
    Event

    From Skepticism to Possibility: Californians’ Views on AI in Health Care 

    Watch this CHCF webinar recording sharing patient perspectives and insights to guide responsible, equitable AI use for all Californians.

    November 12, 2025

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    Resource

    What Californians Are Saying About AI in Health Care

    CHCF conducted focus groups in California and found that Californians are open to AI’s potential to improve care quality and provide medical providers with more time to spend with patients. However, only if it’s used safely, transparently, and with an…

    October 30, 2025

  • Doctor and patient talk in a clinical exam room.
    Resource

    AI and the Future Primary Care Workforce

    AI is transforming California’s primary care by reducing administrative burdens and clinician burnout. While early adoption shows promise, barriers remain significant.

    July 02, 2025

  • Tiffany Damikolas and family play together in their living room.
    Blog

    AI Technology Gives Doctors More Time for Patients and Family

    The Abridge AI scribe is a game-changer for doctors, quickly handling medical notetaking in many languages. Doctors say it reduces burnout so they can focus on people instead of paperwork.

    June 17, 2025

  • Doctor talks to patiend while entering visit infomation into medical record.
    Blog

    AI Tools Promise Better Care but Challenge Safety-Net Providers

    Artificial intelligence is swiftly reshaping the health care landscape, but the impressive array of helpful new tools is not equally accessible to everyone.

    March 13, 2025

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    Event

    CIN Partner Meeting – Imagining the Future Health Ecosystem and Health Equity in California

    CIN will host a one-day in-person meeting of CIN partner organizations aimed at nurturing CIN connections and building relationships with the goal of spreading innovative ideas within the health ecosystem.

    October 10, 2024

  • Illustration of doctor using AI to assist in their work.
    Blog

    Harnessing AI’s Potential to Lift Up Underserved Communities

    California experts want to ensure that artificial intelligence doesn’t exacerbate existing racial or ethnic health disparities or set back efforts to advance inclusion and fairness.

    September 17, 2024

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