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.
Search the entire site for the resources or content you need. You can filter to find the type of content you need or narrow down based on the topic. Need support? Fill out the form on our contact page.
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.
•Consumer Affordability, Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage
The California Latino Health Almanac serves as a vital resource for highlighting key opportunities to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier California.
•Facts and Data, Latino/x Health Equity, Racial Health Equity
•Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Inland Empire, Los Angeles and Orange County, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment, Private Insurance Market, San Joaquin Valley, Surveys and Polls
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…
•Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Inland Empire, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment, Private Insurance Market, Surveys and Polls
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…
•Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Los Angeles and Orange County, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment, Private Insurance Market, Surveys and Polls
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…
•Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment, Private Insurance Market, San Joaquin Valley, Surveys and Polls
Nursing is the single largest health profession in California. These quick reference guides use the most recent data available to look at nursing supply, demographics, education, and distribution, as well as pay for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses…
This set of quality measures highlights California’s performance across a range of chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease, and includes data by race/ethnicity, payer, and county.
Disparities among historically marginalized groups in California occur across many demographic categories. This Almanac provides data that show how people of color face barriers in accessing health care, often receive suboptimal treatment, and are most likely to experience poor outcomes…
•Black Health Equity, Facts and Data, Latino/x Health Equity, Racial Health Equity
California’s 337 general acute care (GAC) hospitals discharged 2.8 million patients and had 40.1 million outpatient visits in 2020. This quick reference guide provides an overview of the state’s GAC hospitals, including number of beds, use of services, and selected…
•Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Hospital Financing
Using the most recent data available, this Almanac provides an overview of mental health statewide: disease prevalence, suicide rates, supply and use of treatment providers, and mental health in the criminal justice system.
One in four Californians had trouble paying a medical bill in the last 12 months, and one in five say they or someone close to them experienced a period of homelessness in the past five years. This statewide survey also…