To understand the health care landscape better, CHCF, in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, conducted a statewide survey in late 2023, with an oversample of 1,525 Central Valley residents. High health care costs and medical debt are particularly acute issues in the Central Valley, especially among those with low incomes and Latino/x residents. Reducing how much people pay for care is one of the top health care priorities of Central Valley residents. For example, more than 6 in 10 Central Valley residents (63%) report skipping or delaying care due to cost. This is significantly higher than Californians in the rest of the state (52%). This survey provides a statistically representative view of the region’s health care experiences and concerns. See more: https://lnkd.in/gJsmN2Ur #CentralValley #Californians #HealthCare
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Improving California's health care system, so it works for all Californians.
About us
The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) is dedicated to advancing meaningful, measurable improvements in the way the health care delivery system provides care to the people of California, particularly those with low incomes and those whose needs are not well served by the status quo. We work to ensure that people have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. CHCF informs policymakers and industry leaders, invests in ideas and innovations, and connects with changemakers to create a more responsive, patient-centered health care system. For more information, visit www.chcf.org.
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- 51-200 employees
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- 1996
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1438 Webster Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612, US
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1415 L Street #820
Sacramento, CA 95814, US
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🚨 Health care affordability crisis: Over 50% of households spend 30 cents per dollar of income on health care. How do we address and reduce these out-of-pocket health care costs for patients? Join our upcoming webinar hosted by the California Improvement Network featuring Reshma Gupta, MD, MSHPM, who will discuss the Affordability Accelerator Framework - a roadmap to reduce out-of-pocket health care costs. Learn how to: • Center patients in cost conversations • Implement programs for financial guidance • Drive policy and system change Free webinar for patient navigators, allied health providers, and health plan leaders. Register now. https://lnkd.in/gbPb8v6T
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All Californians should have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Californians with low incomes often face greater barriers to care than those with higher incomes. Californians with Low Incomes provides data based on the 2022 California Health Interview Survey. Among the findings was the fact that twenty-three percent of Californians with lower incomes reported they did not have a usual source of care. See more key findings. https://lnkd.in/gSxszur6 #HealthEquity #HealthCare #SpecialtyCare
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This #PrimaryCareWeek, it is important that we continue to emphasize the importance of investing in #primarycare. This California study showed that greater investment in primary care among health plans was associated with better quality care and fewer hospital visits. Additionally, larger investments in primary care were associated with better quality, better patient experience, and fewer hospital and emergency room visits, as well as a lower total cost of care. California is making important advances with the efforts happening through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA). Let's continue to advance this important work! https://lnkd.in/gHH5y29m
Commercial Study - California Health Care Foundation
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California's Medi-Cal program takes a groundbreaking step towards inclusive healthcare policy through its Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee (MMAC). This innovative initiative brings together 18 diverse Medi-Cal enrollees and caregivers to provide direct input to program managers at the California Department of Health Care Services. Everyday Impact Consulting facilitates and California Pan-Ethnic Health Network supports the MMAC. The MMAC, the first of its kind to consist exclusively of Medi-Cal enrollees, aims to improve policies and programs by incorporating firsthand experiences. Members represent various backgrounds, including undocumented immigrants, rural residents, and individuals with disabilities. “I can share what I’ve learned in my community, and now I have the opportunity to ask and learn how to navigate this Medi-Cal program,” said Sandra Garcia, a committee member who has served for more than 40 years as a health advocate and promotora for farmworkers. This collaborative approach not only enhances trust but also addresses critical issues such as access to care, benefits, and complaint processes, ultimately leading to a more responsive and effective Medi-Cal system. Read more on The CHCF Blog. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gg33NrVC #HealthEquity #HealthcarePolicy #PatientVoice
Medi-Cal Member Committee Puts Enrollees Front and Center - California Health Care Foundation
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Homelessness and health are inseparable. While the health system can't solve homelessness alone, it plays a crucial role. At CHCF, we envision a future where systems collaborate to ensure people are housed and healthy. Learn how your organization can contribute: • Explore Medi-Cal reforms for whole-person care • Discover cross-sector partnerships • Understand innovative care delivery models • Listen to stories from those experiencing homelessness Together, we can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gMj7qkTq
Homelessness & Health Care - California Health Care Foundation
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Please join us in welcoming Marissa Montano to our State Health Policy Office!
📣 Exciting News! This week I joined the California Health Care Foundation as a Senior Policy Officer. I’m thrilled to step into this role within CHCF’s State Health Policy Office, using my health policy and innovative thinking expertise to make actionable change towards more equitable, effective, and accessible health care for the diverse communities across California. I look forward to the journey ahead and can’t wait to contribute to work enhancing health care access and equity for all Californians. I also want to express immense gratitude for my colleagues and the fantastic family physicians I had the opportunity to work alongside and learn from at the California Academy of Family Physicians.
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Data disaggregation: The key to understanding diverse health needs 🗝️ As our population becomes more diverse, the importance of disaggregated health data grows. Lumping Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) into one category often obscures crucial differences in health outcomes and needs. Recent research shows: • Filipino Americans have higher diabetes rates than Chinese Americans • 19% of Korean Americans report suicidal thoughts, higher than the 17% California average These insights, hidden in aggregated data, are vital for targeted interventions and resource allocation. Progress is being made: • Updated federal standards now separate AAPI categories • California legislation requires more specific AAPI subgroup data However, challenges remain in implementation and data sharing. Learn more on The CHCF Blog. https://lnkd.in/gzmmPjaH #DataEquity #HealthcareInnovation #Diversity
Unpacking the Data to Tell Truer Stories About Ourselves - California Health Care Foundation
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⚡️ Spotlight Series⚡️ Meet Vanessa Villaverde, a senior program investment officer at the California Health Care Foundation. She’s building partnerships and investments aimed at expanding access to capital for health entrepreneurs who are building culturally and linguistically appropriate tech solutions. Health care solutions specifically to meet the needs of Latinx, Black, Asian-American Pacific Island, and other underserved communities. Because too often entrepreneurs of color have to rely on family and friends to support their businesses to get started – as 72 percent of Latino entrepreneurs do today. And that keeps health care tech solutions out of the hands of patients and improving their well-being. Learn more about how CHCF is working with partners like the @National Health IT Collaborative to boost investments for Latinx founders. #LatinoHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth #HealthcareTech