To identify solutions for dismantling persistent health inequities among Black Californians, CHCF commissioned a study that listens deeply to Black Californians talking about their experiences with racism and health care. This report summarizes in-depth interviews with 100 Black Californians and 18 focus groups, as well as a statewide survey of 3,325 adult Black Californians.
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Understanding California’s Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: A Survey of CHW/Ps

November 2022
Workforce
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.
November 30, 2022

Briefing — Launch of California’s Office of Health Care Affordability

Health Care Costs
November 30, 2022
CHCF will hold its first in-person briefing since before the COVID-19 pandemic to provide context on health care affordability challenges in California and to update attendees on the early implementation of the Office of Health Care Affordability.
CHCF Blog

Navigators / Navegadores Connect a California Immigrant Community to Medi-Cal

November 8, 2022
Claudia Boyd-Barrett
Medi-Cal
Experts counsel community members, including those reluctant to provide their ID cards or personal information needed to apply for Medi-Cal coverage.
Publication

Medical Loss Ratio Resources

November 2022
Katherine Wilson
Coverage Trends
The medical loss ratio (MLR) is the percentage of premium that health insurers spend on medical care and quality improvement activities. These resources include the most recent MLR database with data from 2012 to 2020, as well as documents that describe the MLR and how to use the database.
Publication

In Alignment: CalAIM’s Plan to Coordinate Care for Dual Enrollees in Medicare and Medi-Cal

November 2022
Center for Health Care Strategies, Decipher Health Strategies, Chapman Consulting
Older Adults with Complex Needs
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.
CHCF Blog

Finally, an Effective Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

October 25, 2022
Dana G. Smith
Behavioral Health, Medi-Cal
A new Medi-Cal program uses psychology principles to incentivize stimulant users to stay sober.
CHCF Blog

State Data Exchange Framework Could Be a Game Changer If Local Agencies Get Support

November 15, 2022
Brian Rinker
Data Exchange, Medi-Cal
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.
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2022 Edition — California Health Insurers, Enrollment

October 2022
Katherine Wilson
This California Health Care Almanac quick reference guide shows enrollment by regulator, market, and insurer. A companion data file contains California enrollment for 2012 to 2021.
November 14, 2022

Webinar Series — CalAIM and Housing-Related Community Supports

November 14, 2022 - December 12, 2022
This four-part webinar training series is designed for plans interested in learning best practices to implement housing-related Community Supports.
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Focus on CalAIM

CalAIM is a multiyear reform led by the California Department of Health Care Services to improve the health outcomes and the overall well-being of Medi-Cal enrollees. Explore CHCF’s collection of tools and resources aimed at helping organizations understand and implement CalAIM.
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2022 Edition — Health Care Costs 101

October 2022
Katherine Wilson
Health Care Costs
Health Care Costs 101: Federal Spending on COVID-19 Drives Growth provides a detailed look at national health care spending in 2020.
CHCF Blog

New California Rules Will Allow Nurse Practitioners to Practice Without Physician Supervision

November 16, 2022
Ana Ibarra
Workforce
The changes will improve access to health care in many communities where it is lacking, supporters say.