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 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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Research on the connection between social needs and successful health outcomes identified dignity, cultural understanding, and genuine care as fundamental elements.
In March 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago fielded a 12-question poll among a representative sample of Californians in three congressional districts (22, 40, and 41) to assess attitudes about Medi-Cal, Covered California, and possible reductions to federal funding…
In March 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago fielded a 12-question poll among a representative sample of Californians in three congressional districts (22, 40, and 41) to assess attitudes about Medi-Cal, Covered California, and possible reductions to federal funding…
In March 2025, NORC at the University of Chicago fielded a 12-question poll among a representative sample of Californians in three congressional districts (22, 40, and 41) to assess attitudes about Medi-Cal, Covered California, and possible reductions to federal funding…
This February 2025 poll found strong support for Medi-Cal and little support for federal cuts to the program among Californians, even across party lines.
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 2023.
Midwives provide comprehensive health services during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, including as the primary birth attendant. This issue brief describes the scope of practice and integration of midwives in California; their relationships with physicians, hospitals, and health plans; and their…
These five reports are drawn from a statewide survey conducted in summer 2024. They show how implementation of CalAIM is unfolding across five California regions: Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley, Northern California, and Southern California.
Use this page to: (1) get accurate data and information about Medi-Cal and (2) stay abreast of emerging federal Medicaid policies and their potential impact in California.
Objective information on health care costs, coverage, quality, and delivery supports effective decisionmaking. The Almanac provides data and analysis on California’s health care system.