Our work in technology and innovation accelerates solutions to California’s most pressing health care challenges. We invest in digital health tools, data infrastructure, and care delivery innovations that improve access, quality, and efficiency, with particular focus on benefiting safety-net systems and reducing health disparities.

In addition to publishing research and analysis, the CHCF Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring advancements to providers, payers, and patients.

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Essential Resources on Health Technology

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What Californians Are Saying About AI in Health Care

CHCF conducted focus groups in California and found that Californians are open to AI’s potential to improve care quality and provide medical providers with more time to spend with patients. However, only if it’s used safely, transparently, and with an option to opt out.

Events on Health Tech & AI

Recent Resources

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Expert Perspective

Health Care Is Too Complicated. It Doesn’t Need to Be.

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Feature Story

Patients Say Yes to Artificial Intelligence — if Doctors Stay in Charge

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What Californians Are Saying About AI in Health Care

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Expert Perspective

Californians Need Strong Data Sharing to Lower Health Costs and Improve Care

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Feature Story

AI Technology Gives Doctors More Time for Patients and Family

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The Importance of Health Care Phone Visits