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  • Patient and Doctor at West County Community Clinic
    Report

    Californians with Low Incomes Almanac — 2026 Edition

    All Californians should have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Californians with low incomes often face greater barriers to care than those with higher incomes. This Almanac quick reference guide…

    •Facts and Data
  • Patient talking to doctor in clinic exam room.
    Inside CHCF

    Do Californians Trust the Health Care System? 

    Californians trust the people who provide direct care to them. Earning trust in the broader system will take affordability, respect, and honest information

  • Illustration of two people talking across a divided landscape.
    Report

    Trust and Distrust in California’s Health Care System: A 2026 Statewide Survey

    Nearly half of Californians lack trust in the health care system, with cost barriers and lack of a regular doctor deepening distrust, a new CHCF-funded poll finds.

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage
  • Mother snuggling newborn baby
    Report

    Maternity Care in California Almanac — 2026 Edition

    The Maternity Care in California Almanac provides an overview of the delivery of maternity care in California, using the most recent data. This report compares California data to national averages, metrics by race/ethnicity, and trends in the specialty.

    •Facts and Data, Maternal Health
  • Event Insight

    California’s Vast Rural North Deserves a Real Seat at the Health Policy Table

    California’s Rural North faces the state’s steepest health care challenges. CHCF is elevating local voices to shape real policy solutions.

    •Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage
  • Expert Perspective

    CHCF Testifies to State Lawmakers About Health Care Affordability

    Kristof Stremikis: We cannot address this consumer affordability crisis without getting at the underlying cost of health care.’

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage
  • Data Insight

    The 2026 CHCF California Health Policy Survey

    CHCF and NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a representative, statewide survey of residents’ views and experiences on a variety of health care topics.

    •Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage
  • Piggy bank with stethoscope draped around it.
    Report

    National Health Spending Almanac — 2025 Edition

    National health care spending totaled $4.9 trillion in 2023. The Almanac report provides a detailed look at national health care spending.

    •Facts and Data
  • Report

    California Health Insurers, Enrollment Almanac — 2025 Edition

    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.

    •Facts and Data
  • Stethoscope laying on top of document that reads "Explanation of benefits"
    Report

    California Health Benefits Survey 2025

    The California Health Benefits Survey tracks trends in employees’ coverage, including premiums, employee premium contributions, cost sharing, offer rates, and employer benefit strategies.

    •Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage
  • sun peeking out from behind gray clouds
    Report

    Substance Use in California Almanac — 2025 Edition

    Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment uses the most recent data available to provide an overview of substance use and addiction in California. Topics include prevalence of substance use, emergency department visits, deaths, and treatment.

    •Behavioral Health, Facts and Data
  • Medical team working in Emergency Room
    Report

    California Emergency Departments Almanac — 2025 Edition

    California’s emergency departments (EDs) provide a critical source of health care to people with acute medical conditions or who have experienced trauma or injury. This Almanac looks at the most recent data on supply, visits, wait times, and trends.

    •Facts and Data
  • Three LGBTQ elders march in a Pride parade.
    Report

    Aging with Pride and Authenticity: LGBTQIA+ Older Adults

    A comprehensive UC Berkeley study reveals the unique experiences and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ older adults across California, highlighting critical needs for affordable housing, inclusive health care, and economic security.

    •Older Adults
  • Doctor consults with patient in office visit.
    Report

    California Physicians Almanac — 2025 Edition

    This almanac presents detailed information about the supply, distribution, and demographic characteristics of the state’s physicians.

    •Facts and Data
  • Expert Perspective

    Trusted Relationships Are Essential for Californians with Multiple Health and Social Needs

    Research on the connection between social needs and successful health outcomes identified dignity, cultural understanding, and genuine care as fundamental elements.