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California Health Care Foundation
  • Our Approach
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          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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          CHCF works on many different fronts to support California’s health care system. Explore resources, events, or networks related to each topic.

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          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.

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          CHCF funds projects that are aligned with its strategic goals and relevant to California health care as outlined in these goals.

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          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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Health Equity

Our work in health equity addresses systemic barriers that create unequal health outcomes. We invest in programs, research, and policies that reduce disparities based on race, income, geography, and language, ensuring California’s health system delivers fair, culturally responsive care for all communities.

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    Featured Publications

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    Meeting of initial cohort of Pulse of Change Partners
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    CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California

    Eight visionary organizations are partnering with the California Health Care Foundation to create a safer, stronger health system for Black Californians.

    November 15, 2024
    Health Equity
    aUDIENCE AT May 14 symposium, Understanding and Improving Health Care in the Central Valley

    At Fresno Event, CHCF Presents Data on Health Inequities in the Central Valley

    July 18, 2024
    Health Equity
    Dr. Katerina Heyrana of Cedars Sina

    Unpacking the Data to Tell Truer Stories About Ourselves

    September 5, 2024
    Health Equity
    Crowd of people win a medical office waiting room

    Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California Almanac — 2024 Edition

    May 30, 2024
    Facts and Data

    Listening to Black Californians: How the Health Care System Undermines Their Pursuit of Good Health

    October 4, 2022
    Health Equity

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    • Birth Equity
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    Recent Resources

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    Civic Media Pioneer Builds Trusted Information Source for Immigrants

    By bridging the worlds of traditional news gathering and community service, Madeleine Bair established an innovative participatory journalism model.

    January 13, 2025
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    Expert Perspective
    CHCF's Equity Fellows, 1st Cohort, from left to right: Dalma Diaz, Sequoia Hall, Janet Boachie, Kenna Chic
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    The Rewarding Journey of CHCF’s Health Equity Fellows

    The fellows program supported the foundation’s efforts to address systemic health inequities in California.

    January 9, 2025
    Resource
    Inside CHCF
    Dr. S. Monica Soni, chief medical officer of Covered California
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    Covered California Starts Innovative Program to Improve Population Health

    The state’s health insurance marketplace is investing $15 million in a population health initiative to improve the overall well-being of 1.8 million enrollees.

    December 4, 2024
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    Behind the Headline
    Meeting of initial cohort of Pulse of Change Partners
    Resource

    CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California

    Eight visionary organizations are partnering with the California Health Care Foundation to create a safer, stronger health system for Black Californians.

    November 15, 2024
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