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    Case Study

    Pursuing Excellent Care: Seven California Case Studies on Using REAL Data for Quality Improvement

    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.


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    Report

    Listening to Older Black Californians

    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.


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    Report

    Listening to Black Men in California

    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.


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    Report

    Listening to Black Californians with Disabilities

    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.


  • Mosaic illustration of Black people wearing the colors of the LGBTQ+ Flag.
    Report

    Listening to Black Californians Who Identify as LGBTQ+

    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…


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    Listening to Black Californians with Mental Health Conditions

    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…


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    Fact Sheet

    Listening to Black Women with Medi-Cal

    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.


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    Expert Perspective

    Perspective: Racism in Academic Medicine Is Hindering Progress Toward Health Equity

    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.


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    Media Coverage


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    Social Media Kit


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    Listening to Black Californians: How the Health Care System Undermines Their Pursuit of Good Health

    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…


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    In Their Own Words: Black Californians on Racism and Health Care

    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…


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    Advisory Group


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    Case Study

    Listening to Black Californians

    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…


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    Podcast: The Nocturnists

    The Nocturnists seeks to give voice to the experience of Black health care workers. This podcast is sponsored by CHCF.