Our work in technology and innovation accelerates solutions to California’s most pressing health care challenges. We support the development of digital health tools, data infrastructure, and care delivery innovations that improve access, quality, and efficiency, with particular focus on benefiting safety-net systems and reducing health disparities.

We have a particular interest in artificial intelligence solutions. Used well, AI can ease administrative burdens on clinicians, expand access to care, and help providers reach patients who have long faced barriers. These benefits are especially critical in safety net settings, where clinicians and staff are stretched thin caring for Californians with the greatest health needs. 

The CHCF Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring advancements to providers, payers, and patients.

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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 option to opt out.

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California health care AI laws: Newsom signed three bills, vetoed two. What changes for clinicians and patients.
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Newsom Approves 3 Health Care AI Bills, Vetoes 2

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Can AI in Health Care Be Trusted? That’s Up to Us

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

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Health AI Policy in California: Insights for Decisionmakers

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Six Bold Ideas for the Future of Medi-Cal