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Not Enough Prevention in Health Care
The U.S. spends only about 5 cents of every health care dollar on primary care. Other high-income countries spend three times that much. This chronic underinvestment creates a cascade of problems.
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Administrative Waste
The U.S. spends five times more on administrative health care functions than other wealthy nations, on average. It’s like this because our systems are not standardized, automated, or easily connected.
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The 25% Problem: Why Health Care Is So Expensive (And What We Can Do About It)
Health care costs hurt Californians every day. Millions can’t afford the care they need. More than half of all Californians skip or delay getting care because it costs too much. How did we get here?
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CalAIM’s Trio of Housing Community Supports – Policy at a Glance
This fact sheet offers an overview of the three CalAIM Housing Community Supports.
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What Is a Doula? — Policy at a Glance
Doulas improve birth outcomes and advance health equity, especially for families of color. California covers doula care for Medi-Cal enrollees, but opportunities remain to further expand access to doulas.
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Provider Network Alignment: A Critical Factor for Success in Medicare Medi-Cal Plans – Policy at a Glance
These “EAE D-SNP” plans will be more appealing to dually eligible enrollees if they can access the health care providers they know. This quick read shows strategies in developing optimal provider networks.
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Do Medi-Cal Enrollees Work? — Policy at a Glance
Medi-Cal covers many Californians, including workers who can’t get affordable coverage at their jobs, people with disabilities and seniors who need help paying for what Medicare doesn’t cover, including nursing home care. In total, Medi-Cal covers 14.9 million people, more…
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Defending Medi-Cal in 2025
Use this page to: (1) get accurate data and information about Medi-Cal and (2) stay abreast of emerging federal Medicaid policies and their potential impact in California.
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Medi-Cal and the Federal Government — Policy at a Glance
Learn some of the basics about the Medi-Cal program, including the important role that the federal government plays in funding and overseeing the program.
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Analysis of Federal Proposals
Use this page to: (1) get accurate data and information about Medi-Cal and (2) stay abreast of emerging federal Medicaid policies and their potential impact in California.
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Medi-Cal Basics
Use this page to: (1) get accurate data and information about Medi-Cal and (2) stay abreast of emerging federal Medicaid policies and their potential impact in California.
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Poll Findings
Use this page to: (1) get accurate data and information about Medi-Cal and (2) stay abreast of emerging federal Medicaid policies and their potential impact in California.
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Explainers
Our explainers translate California’s complex health care landscape into accessible knowledge. We analyze policy developments, system challenges, and emerging trends, creating clear, data-driven resources that help stakeholders understand key issues affecting the health care system.
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Personal Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities — Policy at a Glance
Personal care services are essential for many people who need assistance with daily activities like dressing and eating. Learn why many people cannot access these services and what policymakers can do to improve access.
