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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Public health leader Brad Pollock explains why California urgently needs standardized, secure, interoperable surveillance systems to safely leverage critical health data.
This report summarizes findings from a survey of community health workers and promotores in California. It attempts to crystallize key attributes and perspectives of this important workforce.
The project is an ambitious effort to expand access and the sharing of health information across antiquated and siloed information systems used by medical, behavioral health, and social services providers.
Based on focus groups and key-informant interviews, this issue brief explores the driving factors and the challenges to implementing AB 890 and expanding nurse practitioner services in California.
This issue brief provides an overview of a transition to Medicare Medi-Cal managed care plans for dually eligible enrollees in California, along with lessons from several state leaders about their experiences integrating care for this population.
During 2021, the second calendar year of the COVID-19 pandemic, California’s health insurance landscape remained relatively stable. This article focuses exclusively on Californians under age 65, which is the threshold for age-based Medicare coverage, and the coverage rates highlighted below…
Many Black Californians say they have been treated unfairly or felt disrespected by a health care provider because of their race or ethnicity. A recent CHCF study found that increasing the number of Black doctors is the best solution.
The program trains clinicians in leadership and management skills necessary to help them improve the operations of California’s safety-net institutions and the state’s overall health care system.
Two studies point to opportunities for California to enhance presumptive eligibility and hospital presumptive eligibility so that both processes become pathways to ongoing Medi-Cal coverage.
A statewide coalition focused on community health workers and promotores is developing a policy agenda and public outreach campaign to support and expand this vital, often overlooked part of the health workforce.