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  • A depressed man reads a letter

    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.

  • A depressed man reads a letter
    Knowledge Center

    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?

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability
  • Medical assistant checks pulse on elderly patient in the clinic.
    Quick Read

    Medi-Cal and Seniors — Policy at a Glance

    •Older Adults
  • New housing under construction.
    Quick Read

    CalAIM’s Trio of Housing Community Supports – Policy at a Glance

    This fact sheet offers an overview of the three CalAIM Housing Community Supports.

    •Medi-Cal
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    Report

    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.

    •Maternal Health
  • Patient and doctor laughing together diting a clinic visit
    Quick Read

    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.

    •Older Adults
  • Collage of health care worker, waiter, farm-worker, and retail salesperson
    Quick Read

    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…

    •Medi-Cal
  • Mother and two children in clinic exam room
    Knowledge Center

    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.  

    •Medi-Cal
  • Quick Read

    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.

    •Medi-Cal
  • Mother and two children in clinic exam room

    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.  

    •Medi-Cal
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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.  

    •Medi-Cal
  • Mother and two children in clinic exam room
    Data Insight

    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.  

    •Medi-Cal
  • Home health aid helps client in the kitchen
    Report

    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.

    •Older Adults
  • Doctor shaking hands with person wearing suit.
    Report

    Collaborative Agreements in Health Care

    This issue brief describes collaborative agreements, examines their potential effects in California, and highlights some intricacies for their oversight.

    •Health Insurance Coverage