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Californians with Low Incomes Almanac — 2026 Edition
All Californians should have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Californians with low incomes often face greater barriers to care than those with higher incomes. This Almanac quick reference guide…
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Do Californians Trust the Health Care System?
Californians trust the people who provide direct care to them. Earning trust in the broader system will take affordability, respect, and honest information
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Trust and Distrust in California’s Health Care System: A 2026 Statewide Survey
Nearly half of Californians lack trust in the health care system, with cost barriers and lack of a regular doctor deepening distrust, a new CHCF-funded poll finds.
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Maternity Care in California Almanac — 2026 Edition
The Maternity Care in California Almanac provides an overview of the delivery of maternity care in California, using the most recent data. This report compares California data to national averages, metrics by race/ethnicity, and trends in the specialty.
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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.
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CHCF Testifies to State Lawmakers About Health Care Affordability
Kristof Stremikis: We cannot address this consumer affordability crisis without getting at the underlying cost of health care.’
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The 2026 CHCF California Health Policy Survey
CHCF and NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a representative, statewide survey of residents’ views and experiences on a variety of health care topics.
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California Health Insurers, Enrollment Almanac — 2025 Edition
This California Health Care Almanac quick reference guide shows enrollment by regulator, market, and insurer. A companion data file contains California enrollment for 2012 to 2023.
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California Health Benefits Survey 2025
The California Health Benefits Survey tracks trends in employees’ coverage, including premiums, employee premium contributions, cost sharing, offer rates, and employer benefit strategies.
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Substance Use in California Almanac — 2025 Edition
Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment uses the most recent data available to provide an overview of substance use and addiction in California. Topics include prevalence of substance use, emergency department visits, deaths, and treatment.
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California Emergency Departments Almanac — 2025 Edition
California’s emergency departments (EDs) provide a critical source of health care to people with acute medical conditions or who have experienced trauma or injury. This Almanac looks at the most recent data on supply, visits, wait times, and trends.
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Aging with Pride and Authenticity: LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
A comprehensive UC Berkeley study reveals the unique experiences and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ older adults across California, highlighting critical needs for affordable housing, inclusive health care, and economic security.
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California Physicians Almanac — 2025 Edition
This almanac presents detailed information about the supply, distribution, and demographic characteristics of the state’s physicians.
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Trusted Relationships Are Essential for Californians with Multiple Health and Social Needs
Research on the connection between social needs and successful health outcomes identified dignity, cultural understanding, and genuine care as fundamental elements.
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Federal Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Health Care Systems in California’s Vast Rural North
The cuts would disrupt the fragile health care system in a congressional district covering a 27,000-square-mile, sparsely populated region.
