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.
CHCF publishes reports, articles, issue briefs, explainers, data snapshots, infographics, fact sheets, and other resources to help make meaningful change in California’s health care system.
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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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…
The Inland Empire is one of seven markets included in the 2025 Regional Markets Study, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
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.
The San Francisco Bay Area is one of seven markets included in the 2025 Regional Markets Study, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
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
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.
Shasta and Lassen Counties are one of seven markets included in the 2025 Regional Market Report, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
San Joaquin Valley is one of seven markets included in the 2025 Regional Market Report, which focuses on gaining key insights into the organization, financing, and delivery of care in communities across California and over time.
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.
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.
The California Latino Health Almanac serves as a vital resource for highlighting key opportunities to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier California.