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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Medi-Cal has expanded to include all California residents with low incomes regardless of immigration status. When patients ask whether they should apply for Medi-Cal, a Los Angeles physician explains why he assures them it is safe.
A man shares his transformative journey from being an unhoused person in West Oakland to finding his voice in policy-making focused on people experiencing homelessness.
A formerly unhoused person shares his transformative journey from living on the streets of West Oakland to finding his voice in policy-making focused on reducing homelessness.
Los Angeles County is deploying a small team of occupational therapists to help newly housed individuals adjust to life indoors by advising them about basic living skills like hygiene and cleanliness.
The annual statewide poll offers a comprehensive look at the health issues Californians are most worried about — and what they hope state policymakers will prioritize this year.
This brief reviews the implementation of the CalAIM recuperative care services, recommends steps California could consider moving forward, and provides advice for other states considering a Medicaid benefit for recuperative care.
Conducted in fall 2023, this survey collected Californian adults’ opinions and experiences on various health care topics, including mental health, medical debt, racial equity, and more.
In a paradigm shift to advance health equity, the critical work of community health workers, promotores, and representatives is being integrated into state programs.
Many Medi-Cal enrollees with diabetes have unmet behavioral and social needs. Medi-Cal health plans and providers are identifying how to reduce barriers to care and better support patients’ health.