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California Wildfires Add Toxic Threat to Pandemic Crisis

Stories That Caught Our Attention: Experts months ago warned that the crises would converge, but they didn’t expect them to overlap so early in the year.

August 31, 2020

•Health Workforce

Report

Innovation Landscape: Maternity Care in Medi-Cal

This paper examines the opportunities for technology-enabled innovations to improve the value and quality of the maternity care that Medi-Cal delivers.

August 28, 2020

•Maternal Health

Quick Read

How Can Health Plans Support People Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

L.A. Care Health Plan has rapidly recalibrated existing homelessness support services to address the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for Health Care Strategies spoke with the director of Safety Net Programs and…

August 26, 2020

•Homelessness

Training and Supporting Community Health Workers and Promotores: Lessons for California and Other States

August 24, 2020

Behind the Headlines

Coronavirus Contact Tracers: Part Detective, Part Social Worker

Stories That Caught Our Attention: Public health workers are trying to slow the spread of the virus while addressing critical social needs.

August 24, 2020

•Health Equity

Providing Medical Respite for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19

August 21, 2020

Inside CHCF

Governor Names Sandra Shewry Acting Director California Department of Public Health

Sandra Shewry, MPH, MSW, vice president of External Engagement for the California Health Care Foundation, has been named acting director of the California Department of Public Health. Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement Monday.

August 21, 2020

Expert Perspective

Clinicians Call for Making COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Benefits Permanent

Telehealth has shown itself to be a critical tool for increasing access to vital behavioral health services and reducing health inequity.

August 21, 2020

•Behavioral Health

Three Workforce Strategies To Help COVID Affected Communities

August 20, 2020

Report

How Medi-Cal Expanded Substance Use Treatment and Access to Care

Five years after the pilot program was implemented, 96% of Californians insured through Medi-Cal live in a county with a program. More people who need substance use disorder treatment are accessing it, and patient surveys of treatment are very positive.

August 20, 2020

•Medi-Cal

Expert Perspective

Court Vacates Federal Rule Rolling Back ACA Protections for LGBT Individuals

The ruling applies to would-be changes to the definition of discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sex stereotyping.

August 20, 2020

•Health Equity

External Resource

Recognizing and Sustaining the Value of Community Health Workers and Promotores

August 20, 2020

Project

The Tipping Point for Telehealth Initiative

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CHCF has dedicated over $6 million to the Tipping Point for Telehealth Initiative to expand telehealth in the California safety net. This page provides an overview of the initiative.

August 17, 2020

•Technology and Innovation

Report

Medicaid Is Essential for Workers as COVID-19 Spreads

Stories That Caught Our Attention: On August 4, Missouri voters narrowly approved the expansion of the state’s Medicaid program via ballot initiative, making it the second politically right-leaning state to do so during the pandemic.

August 17, 2020

•Health Workforce

Behind the Headlines

Crumbling Data Infrastructure Undermines Nation’s Pandemic Response

Stories That Caught Our Attention: Without accurate, real-time, standardized data, the nation cannot defeat the pandemic.

August 10, 2020

•Technology and Innovation

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California Wildfires Add Toxic Threat to Pandemic Crisis

Innovation Landscape: Maternity Care in Medi-Cal

How Can Health Plans Support People Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Training and Supporting Community Health Workers and Promotores: Lessons for California and Other States

Coronavirus Contact Tracers: Part Detective, Part Social Worker

Providing Medical Respite for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19

Governor Names Sandra Shewry Acting Director California Department of Public Health

Clinicians Call for Making COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Benefits Permanent

Three Workforce Strategies To Help COVID Affected Communities

How Medi-Cal Expanded Substance Use Treatment and Access to Care

Court Vacates Federal Rule Rolling Back ACA Protections for LGBT Individuals

Recognizing and Sustaining the Value of Community Health Workers and Promotores

The Tipping Point for Telehealth Initiative

Medicaid Is Essential for Workers as COVID-19 Spreads

Crumbling Data Infrastructure Undermines Nation’s Pandemic Response

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