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Payer Strategies for Primary Care Investment in California
California has set an ambitious goal to increase primary care spending to 15% of health care expenditures by 2034. This issue brief outlines six practical strategies health plans can use to strengthen primary care, improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and…
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How California’s Public Purchasers Are Joining Forces to Strengthen Primary Care
The medical leaders of the state’s largest public payers are using their collective clout to move primary care toward the center of the health care system.
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California’s Community Clinics Almanac — 2026 Edition
California Community Clinics: 2026 Edition presents data on FQHCs and other community clinics that serve Californians with low incomes.
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Primary Care Matters
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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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To Unlock Better Health, California Doubles Down on Primary Care
California aims to grow primary care spending to 15% of total health spending. Learn how organizations are collaborating to reach that goal.
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Reckoning With State and Federal Cuts, Los Angeles Safety-Net Clinics Push for a New Tax
LA County’s June ballot includes a half-cent sales tax that could generate $1 billion a year to protect community clinics from Medi-Cal cuts.
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Community Health Centers Expand Focus on Older Adults to Meet Growing Demand
California’s health centers are figuring out smart ways to keep caring for people even after they reach Medicare age.
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How Small Practices Serve California’s Medi-Cal Enrollees
Small, independent practices are vital to health equity in California. Investing in them improves chronic disease management, preventive care, and access for Medi-Cal patients statewide.
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Community Health Centers Find New Ways to Bring Lifesaving Care to Patients with Substance Use Disorder
The result is care that meets patients where they are by blending trust, follow-through, and a strong dose of compassion.
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Understanding California’s Community-Connected Workforce
These resources examine three new Medi-Cal benefits: community health workers/promotores/representatives, doulas, and peer support specialists. Although these community-connected workforces share common approaches, each has distinct qualifications, supervision requirements, and covered services under Medi-Cal.
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Primary Care Payment and Financing
Our work in primary care transformation strengthens California’s health care system. We analyze practice models, workforce solutions, and technology integration, supporting innovations that expand access, enhance coordination, and improve patient outcomes across diverse settings.
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Primary Care Transformation
Our work in primary care transformation advances care delivery models across California. We analyze team-based approaches, care coordination strategies, and quality improvement methods, supporting practices to enhance patient experience, provider satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
