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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Without a trauma-informed approach, health organizations risk perpetuating harm, eroding organizational culture and trust, and losing the very workforce necessary to advance access to quality care.
This explainer examines local health plans in the safety net and their investments in workforce development, while exploring how federal funding cuts may impact future community health initiatives.
In 2022, California received $2.1 billion in federal funds to strengthen its health workforce. This explainer outlines funding sources, program types, and supported professions across medicine, nursing, and behavioral health.
Mayra E. Alvarez, a longtime advocate on behalf of community health workers, talks about why California needs Medi-Cal policies that offer sustainable support to an essential workforce.
AI is transforming California’s primary care by reducing administrative burdens and clinician burnout. While early adoption shows promise, barriers remain significant.
The Abridge AI scribe is a game-changer for doctors, quickly handling medical notetaking in many languages. Doctors say it reduces burnout so they can focus on people instead of paperwork.
•Health Equity, Health Workforce, Technology and Innovation
This fact sheet shows how lay counselors can bridge the mental health workforce gap by providing evidence-based support comparable to that offered by licensed therapists.
An evaluation of the Lay Counselor Academy finds the program effectively upskills health and social workers to provide mental health support. The program could play a pivotal role in addressing immediate and long-term shortages in the mental health workforce.