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.
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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These case studies reveal how 7 health care organizations use race, ethnicity, and language data to understand patient needs, target medical resources more effectively, and improve quality of care.
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.
This publication offers key findings from the Listening to Black Californians study on the experiences of Black men, who are health advocates for themselves and their families.
This publication offers key findings from the Listening to Black Californians study on the experiences of Black Californians with disabilities, who often face discrimination or poor treatment when seeking health care.
This publication offers key findings from the Listening to Black Californians study on the experiences of Black Californians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and more. Black LGBTQ+ Californians often experience mistreatment in the health care system due…
This publication offers key findings from the Listening to Black Californians study on the experiences of Black Californians with mental health conditions, who are one of the groups most likely to report being treated poorly by a health care provider…
•Behavioral Health, Black Health Equity, Racial Health Equity
This publication offers key findings from the Listening to Black Californians study on the experiences of Black women with Medi-Cal coverage, who are more likely to report negative experiences and discrimination in the health care system than Black Californians overall.
•Black Health Equity, Medi-Cal, Racial Health Equity, Surveys and Polls
We cannot achieve health equity for Black patients without expanding the Black physician workforce, and the nation’s medical institutions are not achieving that goal.
To identify solutions for dismantling persistent health inequities among Black Californians, CHCF commissioned a study that listens deeply to Black Californians talking about their experiences with racism and health care. This report summarizes in-depth interviews with 100 Black Californians and…
•Black Health Equity, Health Workforce, Racial Health Equity
CHCF commissioned interviews with 100 Black Californians to understand their views on health and well-being, their perceptions of discrimination and bias in the health care system, and their views on what a quality health care system looks like. This report…
As part of its commitment to ending health inequities, CHCF partnered with EVITARUS, a Black-owned public opinion research firm in Los Angeles, to conduct a qualitative and quantitative study that listens to Black Californians via in-depth interviews, focus groups, and…