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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Housing-related Community Supports are Medi-Cal/CalAIM services that help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access and maintain stable housing. Read about these CHCF-funded tools.
People living in rural Northern California face unique health and social needs. Hear from residents, including Native Americans, about their challenges and what they say could help.
A research team of UCSF medical residents and fellows worked with a team from California’s Department of Health Care Services to interview 18 ECM organizations. Providers describe their implementation efforts, impact of the program so far, and rollout challenges.
This survey of organizational leaders shows that those who employ community-connected workers have more positive experiences with CalAIM and better outcomes for the people they serve.
•CalAIM, Community Health Workers, Health Workforce, Health Workforce Diversity, Surveys and Polls
Learn how community care hubs are helping expand access to CalAIM’s assisted living transitions Community Support by connecting managed care plans with residential facilities.
These five reports are drawn from a statewide survey conducted in summer 2024. They show how implementation of CalAIM is unfolding across five California regions: Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley, Northern California, and Southern California.
•CalAIM, Health Workforce, Medi-Cal, Surveys and Polls
Learn about the importance of provider networks in attracting new members to Medicare Medi-Cal Plans (also known as “EAE D-SNPs”). These new plans aim to make it easier for people to get the care and services they need while improving…
•CalAIM, Health Insurance Coverage, Medi-Cal, Older Adults, Primary Care
This is the second survey in as many years of people working on the ground at behavioral health organizations, community-based organizations, managed care plans, and social services organizations that launch and run CalAIM’s many new programs. Learn about their successes…
•CalAIM, Homelessness, Medi-Cal, Surveys and Polls
Learn how Medi-Cal Community Care Hubs can serve as centralized administrative entities that coordinate services among Medi-Cal providers, managed care plans, and patients.
This presentation summarizes research commissioned by the California Department of Health Care Services in 2022 to assess the readiness of mental health, substance use disorder, and social service organizations.
•CalAIM, Data Exchange, Medi-Cal, Technology and Innovation
Learn how Medi-Cal community care hubs support both CalAIM and opportunities for better supporting community health worker and doula services and benefits.
The concept of “braiding” multiple funding streams is relatively new and can be challenging. Learn how three California social service organizations are braiding funding to advance person-centered care for people with complex needs.
•CalAIM, Home and Community-Based Services, Homelessness, Medi-Cal, Older Adults
In Kern County, two organizations are partnering to deliver asthma remediation. This fact sheet provides tips and strategies for other organizations that want to offer this Community Support.
•CalAIM, Community Health Workers, Medi-Cal, Primary Care