The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.
CHCF publishes reports, articles, issue briefs, explainers, data snapshots, infographics, fact sheets, and other resources to help make meaningful change in California’s health care system.
The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.
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States are using Medicaid to provide housing services for members experiencing homelessness, improving health outcomes and reducing costs through care management paired with housing assistance.
Learn about the first-hand experiences of Californians with complex health and social needs as they seek care. Their insights reveal both the promise of CalAIM’s vision and how implementation can be improved.
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.
These five reports are drawn from a statewide survey conducted in summer 2024. They show how implementation of CalAIM is unfolding across five California regions: Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley, Northern California, and Southern California.
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.
Learn about the importance of provider networks in attracting new members to Medicare Medi-Cal Plans (also known as “EAE D-SNPs”). These new plans aim to make it easier for people to get the care and services they need while improving…
Health care leaders are asked to demonstrate how internal organizational diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) investments impact community health equity outcomes. To answer this question, CIN conducted a comprehensive environmental scan of academic literature, expert knowledge, and case studies…
This Almanac describes the state’s supply, use, and quality of long-term care, including Medi-Cal’s long-term services and supports, nursing facilities, assisted living, and home health care.
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.
Personal care services are essential for older adults and people with disabilities who need regular help with tasks like dressing, eating, and house cleaning. But too many people cannot access these services. This paper offers policy recommendations to address these…
The intersection of racism and health care significantly impacts Black Americans, especially as they age. These reports feature the voices of Black Californians (age 45 and up) about the health inequities they face and how they pursue high-quality health care.
Nursing is the single largest health profession in California. These quick reference guides use the most recent data available to look at nursing supply, demographics, education, and distribution, as well as pay for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses…