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California Health Reform Requires Us to Take the Long View
California spends over $1 billion a day on health care. A former lawmaker explains why lasting reform demands a unified approach to controlling costs.
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The New Uninsured: Why California Needs a Coordinated Statewide Response
CHCF health policy director testifies to lawmakers about millions of people losing Medi-Cal coverage, and what the state can do about it.
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How AI-Powered Outreach Is Helping Californians Keep Their Medi-Cal Coverage
Careforce artificial intelligence technology enables Kern Family Health Care to facilitate renewal of thousands of enrollees at risk of losing coverage.
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The 2026-27 Budget Is Final. Here Are 5 Health Policy Questions Facing California’s Next Governor
Lawmakers deferred tough choices on Medi-Cal, coverage, workforce, and AI to whoever wins November’s race and takes office in January.
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Los Angeles — Regional Market Report 2026
Los Angeles is one of seven markets included in the 2026 Regional Markets Study, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
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Findings from CHCF’s Inland Empire Regional Market Report
Join us in Riverside, CA to explore what the newest regional data reveal about population health trends in the Inland Empire.
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Inland Empire — Regional Market Report 2026
The Inland Empire is one of seven markets included in the 2026 Regional Markets Study, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
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Findings from CHCF’s San Francisco Bay Area Regional Market Report
Join us for a webinar that explores what the newest regional data reveal about population health trends in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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The New Uninsured: State Policy Options for Californians Losing Medi-Cal Coverage
Up to two million Californians could lose Medi-Cal. This analysis examines two state coverage alternatives and the tradeoffs between cost, benefits, and access.
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4 Priorities for a Pivotal Moment in California Health Care
In this unprecedented policy environment, we’ve identified four areas where CHCF can make the greatest difference right now.
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San Francisco Bay Area — Regional Market Report 2026
The San Francisco Bay Area is one of seven markets included in the 2026 Regional Markets Study, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
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California’s Vast Rural North Deserves a Real Seat at the Health Policy Table
California’s Rural North faces the state’s steepest health care challenges. CHCF is elevating local voices to shape real policy solutions.













