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COVID-19’s Lasting Effects on Brain and Mind

Stories That Caught Our Attention: Brain shrinkage, inflammation, genetic changes, and impaired circuitry are likely causes of the mysterious “brain fog” experienced by many COVID-19 patients and contributing to the expected surge in demand for mental health care.

June 28, 2021

•Behavioral Health

Behind the Headline

Black, Hispanic Americans Suffer Most in Biggest Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII

The pandemic threatens the long-term health of people devastated by the loss of jobs, homes, and opportunities for the future.

June 25, 2021

•Health Equity

Project

Project Roomkey: A Statewide Evaluation

CHCF is cofunding a statewide evaluation of Project Roomkey, a COVID-19 response program to provide noncongregate shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

June 24, 2021

•Homelessness

Expert Perspective

Health Disparities Require Bolder Action on Medi-Cal Managed Care Contracts

The draft RFP for Medi-Cal managed care procurement is a significant step forward, but California must do more to eliminate disparities in access and outcomes

June 24, 2021

•Medi-Cal

Expert Perspective

CIN Connections, Summer 2021 — Caring and Sharing: Supporting the Primary Care Workforce

In this issue of CIN Connections, learn about strategies from health care leaders as they wrestle with increased levels of burnout, trauma, and moral injury among the primary care workforce. Hear about multimodal approaches to building a culture of well-being…

June 24, 2021

•Health Workforce

Report

Speaking Up: Findings from 2019 Focus Groups and Interviews with Californians with Low Incomes

A series of focus groups and in-depth interviews with Californians with low incomes in 2019 revealed common themes in their health care needs, wants and values.

June 22, 2021

•Facts and Data

Tool

Listening to Californians with Low Incomes

Between 2019 and 2021, CHCF funded a major research project to better understand the health care experiences, needs, and values of Californians with low incomes, including understanding changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are key findings and insights from the…

June 22, 2021

•Medi-Cal

Behind the Headline

Celebrating — and Building On — Today’s Supreme Court Decision

Today, more than five million Californians can rest assured that their health care will not be ripped away from them.

June 17, 2021

•Health Equity

Expert Perspective

Achieving Health Equity for Black Californians: A Look at CHCF’s Newest Program

Central to this work is the cultivation of a health care system that operates with a deep commitment to lifelong learning and self-critique in the pursuit of people-centered care.

June 17, 2021

•Health Equity

Behind the Headline

ACA Health Insurance Enrollment Sets New Record

Stories That Caught Our Attention: Experts say total Affordable Care plan signups were probably undercounted because of data-gathering limitations.

June 14, 2021

•Health Insurance Coverage

Community Health Centers’ Journey Through the Pandemic

June 11, 2021

Feature Story

Lin Brings Big Heart, Big Ideas to California Psychology Group

CHCF Leadership Program alumnus David Lin will become president of the California Psychological Association on January 1, 2022.

June 11, 2021

•Health Workforce

Report

Health Professionals and Patients in California: Speaking the Same Language

This brief identifies policy strategies to increase the number of health professionals with language concordance — those that speak the same language as their patients. This is especially important in California where 44% of households speak a language other than…

June 10, 2021

•Health Workforce

Tool

Health Workforce Strategies for California

June 9, 2021

•Health Workforce

Quick Read

Expanding Graduate Medical Education in California: The Role of GME-Naive Hospitals

“Medicare GME-naive hospitals” have never been teaching hospitals before and can potentially be used for new residency programs using federal funds. Doing so in underserved regions can help California produce more physicians in the areas that need them the most.

June 9, 2021

•Health Workforce

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COVID-19’s Lasting Effects on Brain and Mind

Black, Hispanic Americans Suffer Most in Biggest Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII

Project Roomkey: A Statewide Evaluation

Health Disparities Require Bolder Action on Medi-Cal Managed Care Contracts

CIN Connections, Summer 2021 — Caring and Sharing: Supporting the Primary Care Workforce

Speaking Up: Findings from 2019 Focus Groups and Interviews with Californians with Low Incomes

Listening to Californians with Low Incomes

Celebrating — and Building On — Today’s Supreme Court Decision

Achieving Health Equity for Black Californians: A Look at CHCF’s Newest Program

ACA Health Insurance Enrollment Sets New Record

Community Health Centers’ Journey Through the Pandemic

Lin Brings Big Heart, Big Ideas to California Psychology Group

Health Professionals and Patients in California: Speaking the Same Language

Health Workforce Strategies for California

Expanding Graduate Medical Education in California: The Role of GME-Naive Hospitals

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