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 possible 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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This is the second survey in as many years of people working on the ground at behavioral health organizations, community-based organizations, managed care plans, and social services organizations that launch and run CalAIM’s many new programs. Learn about their successes…
This Almanac describes the state’s supply, use, and quality of long-term care, including Medi-Cal’s long-term services and supports, nursing facilities, assisted living, and home health care.
UC Davis has worked diligently for 15 years to increase the racial/ethnic diversity of its medical students, with the goal of improving health care for underserved populations in California.
Personal care services are essential for many people who need assistance with daily activities like dressing and eating. Learn why many people cannot access these services and what policymakers can do to improve access.
An innovative startup removes obstacles that have slowed the licensing of sorely needed therapists. Listen to the Making Waves in Health Tech podcast to hear the full story.
Personal care services are essential for older adults and people with disabilities who need regular help with tasks like dressing, eating, and house cleaning. But too many people cannot access these services. This paper offers policy recommendations to address these…
This dashboard, updated quarterly as new data become available, provides estimates of costs and revenue for California hospitals from 2019 to the most recent quarter available.
The state’s health insurance marketplace is investing $15 million in a population health initiative to improve the overall well-being of 1.8 million enrollees.
The intersection of racism and health care significantly impacts Black Americans, especially as they age. These reports feature the voices of Black Californians (age 45 and up) about the health inequities they face and how they pursue high-quality health care.
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…
California’s health care industry employed more than 1.8 million people in 2022. Seven Almanac quick reference guides provide data on wages, education, and workplaces for selected health professions.