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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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This proposal suggests restructuring Medi-Cal so that any credentialed provider could treat any Medi-Cal patient, regardless of plan assignment, through a single statewide provider network.
This proposal suggests creating an AI “app store” for Medi-Cal — one where members choose to work with AI Advocates that proactively respond to rising risk levels and initiate outreach, navigation, and enrollment.
This proposal suggests transitioning most Californians — including many currently enrolled in Medi-Cal — into Covered California plans. The model aims to create a more continuous and equitable coverage system.
This proposal suggests integrating In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) into Medi-Cal managed care to improve care coordination and oversight while preserving recipient self-direction.
This proposal explores a shift from open-ended federal matching funds to a per capita cap model for Medicaid, examining how this approach could offer California greater policy flexibility and budget predictability.
California’s community health centers face critical Medicare readiness gaps. This OCHIN brief identifies key barriers and offers actionable strategies to help CHCs better serve a growing older adult population.
This paper describes the role that financial incentives to Medi-Cal managed care plans and behavioral health plans play in improving timely access to high-quality care and advancing health equity.
In March 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago fielded a 12-question poll among a representative sample of Californians in three congressional districts (22, 40, and 41) to assess attitudes about Medi-Cal, Covered California, and possible reductions to federal funding…
In March 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago fielded a 12-question poll among a representative sample of Californians in three congressional districts (22, 40, and 41) to assess attitudes about Medi-Cal, Covered California, and possible reductions to federal funding…
In March 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago fielded a 12-question poll among a representative sample of Californians in three congressional districts (22, 40, and 41) to assess attitudes about Medi-Cal, Covered California, and possible reductions to federal funding…