activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 3
- Direct Support for Community Health NavigationCollaborated with the California Black Health Network to create resources that help Black Californians navigate the health care system and understand their rights, providing direct service support to improve access and equity.
- Provides direct support to Black Californians navigating health careCollaborated with the California Black Health Network to create resources that help Black Californians understand their health care rights and navigate the system.
- Provides direct support to help Black Californians navigate health careCollaborated with the California Black Health Network to create resources that help Black Californians understand their health care rights and navigate the system.
advocacy · 5
- Advocates for health care system improvements and equity Health Access Policy AdvocacyAdvances policy reforms to improve access, affordability, and equity in California’s health care system, with a focus on Medi-Cal enrollees, low-income populations, and communities facing systemic barriers. Supports initiatives like CalAIM and has provided testimony to lawmakers on health care affordability and immigrant access.
- Advocates for health care system improvements and equity Health Access Policy AdvocacyAdvances policy reforms to improve access, affordability, and equity in California’s health care system, with a focus on Medi-Cal enrollees, low-income populations, and communities facing systemic barriers. Supports initiatives like CalAIM, behavioral health reform, and immigrant health access, and provides testimony to lawmakers on key issues.
- Advocates for health care system improvements and equity Health Access Policy AdvocacyAdvances policy reforms to improve access, affordability, and equity in California’s health care system, with a focus on Medi-Cal, behavioral health, and populations facing systemic barriers. Supports CalAIM implementation, testifies before lawmakers, and publishes advocacy reports on issues like public charge rules and health care cost sustainability.
- Advocates for health care system improvements and equity Health Access Policy AdvocacyAdvances policy reforms to improve access, affordability, and equity in California’s health care system, with a focus on Medi-Cal enrollees, low-income populations, and communities facing systemic barriers. Engages in advocacy through testimony, policy analysis, and collaboration on initiatives like CalAIM and behavioral health reform.
- Health Care System Advocacy and Policy Reform Health Access Policy AdvocacyAdvocates for improvements in California's health care systems, with a focus on expanding access to care for low-income populations and communities facing systemic barriers, particularly Medi-Cal enrollees. Supports major policy initiatives such as CalAIM and testifies before state lawmakers on affordability, equity, and behavioral health care access.
research · 5
- Conducts health care research and data analysis to inform policy Healthcare Data & Policy AnalysisCollects, analyzes, and disseminates data on California’s health care system, including public opinion polling, market analysis, and disparities research, to inform policymakers and support evidence-based solutions. Produces flagship publications such as the California Health Care Almanac, California Latino Health Almanac, and regional market reports.
- Conducts health care research and data analysis to inform policy Healthcare Data & Policy AnalysisCollects, analyzes, and disseminates data on California’s health care system, including trends in costs, access, and disparities. Produces flagship publications such as the California Health Care Almanac, regional market reports, and targeted surveys on health care affordability, Medi-Cal, and public opinion.
- Conducts health care research and data analysis to inform policy Healthcare Data & Policy AnalysisCollects, analyzes, and disseminates data on California’s health care system, including public opinion polling, market reports, and almanacs on topics such as Medi-Cal, health disparities, and regional health needs. Produces the California Health Care Almanac, regional market reports, and population-specific studies to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Conducts health care research and data analysis to inform policy Healthcare Data & Policy AnalysisCollects, analyzes, and disseminates data on California’s health care system, including public opinion polling, market reports, and almanacs on topics such as Medi-Cal, health disparities, affordability, and regional health needs. Produces the California Health Care Almanac, Latino Health Almanac, and reports on behavioral health, maternity care, and AI in health care.
- Health Data Analysis and Research Reporting Healthcare Data & Policy AnalysisConducts comprehensive research and data analysis on California’s health care system, including public opinion polling, market research, and disparities reporting. Produces flagship publications such as the California Health Care Almanac, California Latino Health Almanac, and regional market reports to inform policy and decision-making.
capacity building · 5
- Builds capacity in California’s health care ecosystem Capacity Building for Equity OrganizationsSupports leadership development, workforce training, and organizational resilience through programs like the CHCF Health Care Leadership Program, technical assistance for community health workers, and funding for equity-focused interventions. Also supports health journalism and emergency preparedness in under-resourced communities.
- Builds capacity in California’s health care system Capacity Building for Equity OrganizationsSupports leadership development, workforce training, and organizational resilience through programs like the CHCF Health Care Leadership Program, technical assistance for community health workers, and funding for equity-focused interventions. Provides tools and resources to support implementation of major reforms like CalAIM.
- Builds capacity in California’s health care system Capacity Building for Equity OrganizationsSupports health care leaders, safety net organizations, and community groups through leadership development, technical assistance, and funding. Key efforts include the CHCF Health Care Leadership Program, support for community health workers, and resources for CalAIM implementation and emergency preparedness.
- Builds capacity in California’s health care system Capacity Building for Equity OrganizationsSupports leadership development, workforce training, and organizational resilience through programs like the CHCF Health Care Leadership Program, technical assistance for community health workers, and funding for equity-focused interventions. Provides tools and resources for CalAIM implementation and supports health journalism and data integration in safety net care.
- Leadership Development and Capacity Building Capacity Building for Equity OrganizationsStrengthens the health care system through leadership programs, technical assistance, and organizational support. Operates the CHCF Health Care Leadership Program, supports workforce training, and provides tools for implementing CalAIM and integrating community health workers into care delivery.
strategies · 51
how they think
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- Advance Black health equity through targeted systemic change black_health_equityFocuses on Black health equity by addressing systemic racism, advancing birth equity, promoting accountability, and diversifying the workforce to improve outcomes for Black Californians.
- Advance Black health equity through targeted systemic interventions black_health_equityFocuses on Black health equity by addressing systemic racism, promoting accountability, diversifying the workforce, and advancing birth equity for Black Californians as part of a broader health equity agenda.
- Advance health equity through systemic redress and integration health_equity_integrationThe organization advances health equity by addressing structural barriers, historical and ongoing oppression, and systemic racism—particularly for racial and ethnic groups—and integrates equity as a core, cross-cutting principle across all grantmaking and initiatives. This includes targeted action on Black health equity, birth equity, and culturally responsive care.
- Advance health equity through systemic reform and cross-cutting integration health_equity_integrationThe organization advances health equity by integrating it as a core principle across all grantmaking and initiatives, addressing structural barriers, systemic racism, and historical oppression to redress inequities in health care access and outcomes, particularly for racial and ethnic groups and low-income Californians.
- Advance health equity through systemic reform and cross-cutting integration health_equity_integrationThe organization works to redress systemic inequities in health care by addressing structural barriers, historical oppression, and racial disparities, with health equity embedded as a core, cross-cutting principle across all grantmaking and initiatives.
- Advance health equity through systemic reform and cross-cutting integration health_equity_integrationThe organization advances health equity by integrating it as a core principle across all grantmaking and initiatives, focusing on redressing systemic inequities rooted in historical and ongoing racial and ethnic oppression, and removing structural barriers to care—particularly for low-income and Black Californians.
- Advance health equity through systemic reform and structural change health_equityThe organization works to redress systemic inequities in health care by addressing structural barriers, historical and ongoing oppression, and advancing equity as a cross-cutting principle across all initiatives, with a particular focus on racial and ethnic disparities and low-income populations.
- Build a diverse, culturally competent health care workforce workforce_developmentThe foundation invests in workforce development to address shortages and lack of diversity, promoting a culturally and linguistically diverse health care workforce to improve access, quality, and cultural competence in care delivery.
- Drive learning-oriented, evidence-based grantmaking and policy evidence-based_policy_advocacyThe foundation uses data, research, and multi-method learning—including peer review, evaluations, and transparent knowledge sharing—to inform and improve grantmaking, policy advocacy, and system reforms in partnership with grantees and stakeholders.
- Drive organizational and field learning through transparent, multi-method evaluation learning-oriented grantmakingEmbeds learning and evaluation into grantmaking via structural integration of learning teams, peer review, data analysis, and external evaluations, while sharing insights transparently to improve practice and contribute to broader field knowledge.
- Drive organizational and field learning through transparent, multi-method evaluation and knowledge sharing learning-oriented grantmakingThe organization embeds learning into its grantmaking through structural alignment of learning teams with program staff, uses peer review, data analysis, and external evaluations, and shares insights transparently to improve effectiveness and contribute to broader field knowledge.
- Drive system improvement through evidence-based research and policy advocacy evidence-based_policy_advocacyGenerates and uses data and research to identify systemic problems, inform policymaking, and advocate for evidence-based solutions that improve health system effectiveness and equity.
- Drive system reform through evidence-based research and policy advocacy evidence-based_policy_advocacyUses data collection, analysis, and research to identify systemic drivers of inequity and cost, then promotes evidence-based policy solutions and system improvements to advance equity and sustainability.
- Embed learning and evaluation into grantmaking and organizational practice learning-oriented grantmakingIntegrates learning and evaluation into grantmaking through structural alignment, multi-method approaches (including peer review, data analysis, and external evaluation), and transparent sharing of insights to improve effectiveness and contribute to field-wide knowledge.
- Embed learning and evaluation into grantmaking practice learning-oriented grantmakingIntegrates continuous learning into grantmaking through structural alignment of learning teams with program staff, multi-method evaluation, and transparent sharing of insights to improve effectiveness and field knowledge.
- Embed learning and evaluation into grantmaking practice learning-oriented grantmakingIntegrates learning and evaluation into grantmaking through structural alignment of learning teams with program staff, multi-method learning approaches, and transparent sharing of insights to improve effectiveness and field knowledge.
- Implement whole-person, team-based care models whole_person_carePromotes comprehensive, coordinated care through team-based and whole-person approaches that integrate medical, behavioral, and social needs, supported by modernized payment and delivery systems.
- Improve health care affordability by reducing cost burdens affordabilityFocuses on addressing unsustainable health care spending and high costs for patients and systems through evidence-based policy advocacy and systemic reforms to improve affordability.
- Improve health care affordability by reducing cost burdens affordabilityFocuses on addressing high health care costs and unsustainable spending for both patients and systems through evidence-based policy advocacy and systemic reform to improve affordability.
- Improve health care affordability through cost reduction and policy reform affordabilityThe foundation works to reduce the cost burden of health care on patients and systems by addressing unsustainable spending and advocating for evidence-based policy solutions that improve affordability across California’s health care system.
- Improve health care affordability through cost reduction and policy reform affordabilityFocuses on reducing the financial burden of health care on patients and systems by addressing high costs and unsustainable spending, using research and policy advocacy to promote evidence-based solutions that improve affordability.
- Improve health care affordability through evidence-based policy and cost reduction affordabilityThe organization works to reduce the cost burden of health care by addressing high and unsustainable spending across the system, using research and data to identify systemic cost drivers and promote evidence-based policy solutions that improve affordability for patients and systems.
- Improve health care affordability through evidence-based policy and cost reduction affordabilityFocuses on reducing the cost burden of health care for patients and systems by identifying systemic drivers of high costs and advocating for evidence-based policy solutions to improve affordability and curb unsustainable spending.
- Inform policy and equity efforts with data-driven research and analysis data-driven equityThe organization uses data collection, analysis, and evidence-based research to monitor disparities, inform health care policymaking, and support equitable practices and community resilience.
- Integrate behavioral, mental, and physical health services for holistic care integrated_carePromotes integrated care models that combine mental health, substance use, and physical health services, particularly for low-income populations, to improve outcomes through system reform and patient-centered transformation.
- Integrate behavioral, physical, and social health services integrated_carePromotes integrated, team-based, and whole-person care models that connect mental health, substance use, and physical health services to improve outcomes, particularly for low-income Californians.
- Promote culturally and linguistically responsive care culturally_responsive_careAdvances access and quality of care for Medi-Cal members by supporting primary care that is linguistically appropriate and culturally responsive, particularly for Black and other marginalized communities.
- Promote culturally and linguistically responsive care culturally_responsive_careAdvances care models that are linguistically appropriate and culturally responsive, particularly within Medi-Cal, to improve access, quality, and equity for diverse populations.
- Promote culturally and linguistically responsive care to improve access and quality culturally_responsive_careAdvocates for primary care that is linguistically and culturally responsive, particularly for Medi-Cal members, to enhance access, quality, and equity in health care delivery.
- Promote culturally responsive, team-based, and whole-person care models culturally_responsive_careAdvances comprehensive, culturally and linguistically responsive care through team-based primary care models and whole-person approaches that integrate health and social needs, particularly for Medi-Cal members.
- Promote integrated, team-based, and whole-person care models integrated_careThe foundation supports the integration of physical, mental, and behavioral health services and promotes team-based, culturally responsive primary care and whole-person care models to improve outcomes—particularly for low-income and underserved populations.
- Scale evidence-based innovations through research, policy, and strategic investments evidence-based_policy_advocacyUses data-driven research, policy advocacy, and direct investments to identify, support, and scale health care innovations in the safety net, aiming to improve system effectiveness and eliminate access barriers.
- Scale health care innovations in the safety net innovation_scalingSupports the development and expansion of innovative health care models through grants, direct investments, and partnerships to improve care for underserved populations.
- Scale innovation in the safety net through strategic investment innovation_scalingThe foundation uses grants, direct investments, and partnerships to support and scale health care innovations that improve access and quality within the safety net system.
- Scale innovation through strategic investments and partnerships innovation_scalingSupports and scales health care innovations in the safety net via direct investments, grants, and collaborative partnerships to improve access and quality for underserved populations.
- Scale safety-net innovations through targeted investments and partnerships innovation_scalingThe organization supports and scales health care innovations in the safety-net system through direct investments, grants, and strategic partnerships to improve access, quality, and equity.
- Strengthen Medi-Cal as a vehicle for equity and system transformation medi-cal_strengtheningThe foundation focuses on transforming and strengthening Medi-Cal to improve access, quality, and equity in care—especially for individuals with complex health and social needs—through modernized payment and delivery models, integration of services, and policy advocacy.
- Strengthen and diversify the health care workforce workforce_developmentBuilds a more robust, culturally competent, and linguistically diverse health care workforce to address shortages, improve access, and advance equity in care delivery.
- Strengthen and diversify the health care workforce workforce_developmentBuilds a more robust, culturally competent, and linguistically diverse health care workforce to address shortages, improve access, and advance equity, particularly for underserved populations.
- Strengthen and diversify the health care workforce to improve access and cultural competence workforce_developmentAddresses workforce shortages and lack of diversity by building a robust, culturally and linguistically diverse health care workforce to improve system capacity, access, quality, and equity in care delivery.
- Strengthen and diversify the health care workforce to improve access and cultural competence workforce_developmentThe organization builds a more robust, diverse, and culturally responsive health care workforce to address shortages, improve system capacity, and ensure linguistically and culturally competent care that reflects California’s population.
- Strengthen and diversify the health care workforce to improve access and cultural competence workforce_developmentAddresses workforce shortages and lack of diversity by building a robust, culturally and linguistically diverse health care workforce to improve system capacity, cultural competence, and equitable access to care.
- Transform Medi-Cal and behavioral health systems through policy advocacy and integrated care medicaid_transformationThe organization focuses on systemic transformation of Medi-Cal and behavioral health care delivery by promoting integrated care models, policy reforms, and system improvements that support whole-person, team-based, and patient-centered care for individuals with complex health and social needs.
- Transform Medi-Cal and behavioral health systems through policy and integration medicaid_transformationSeeks to strengthen and transform Medi-Cal and behavioral health systems by modernizing payment and delivery models, integrating physical, mental, and substance use health services, and advancing system reforms to reduce fragmentation and disparities in access and outcomes.
- Transform Medi-Cal to enhance access, equity, and whole-person care medicaid_transformationFocuses on systemic transformation and strengthening of Medi-Cal as a primary vehicle to improve access, equity, and integration of services, particularly for individuals with complex health and social needs, through modernized payment and delivery models.
- Transform Medi-Cal to improve access and equity medi-cal_strengtheningFocuses on systemic transformation and strengthening of Medi-Cal as the primary vehicle to improve access, quality, and equity in California’s health care system, especially for individuals with complex health and social needs.
- Transform Medi-Cal to improve access and equity medi-cal_strengtheningUses Medi-Cal as a primary lever for system reform, focusing on strengthening and transforming the program to better serve individuals with complex health and social needs, particularly low-income and marginalized populations.
- Transform behavioral health care through integrated, patient-centered systems behavioral_health_transformationSeeks to improve behavioral health outcomes by integrating mental health and substance use services with physical health care, advancing system reforms, and centering patient experience to reduce disparities.
- Transform behavioral health through system reform and patient-centered design behavioral_health_transformationThe foundation supports system-wide improvements in behavioral health care by advocating for policy reforms, reducing fragmentation, and centering patient experience to improve access, effectiveness, and equity across care settings.
- Use data to identify and address health inequities data-driven_equityLeverages data to monitor disparities, inform equity-focused policies, support community resilience, and strengthen community-based organizations as part of a comprehensive strategy to advance health equity.
- Use data to identify disparities and inform equitable policies and practices data-driven equityLeverages data collection and analysis to monitor inequities, shape equity-focused policies, support community resilience, and strengthen community-based organizations as part of a broader health equity strategy.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Advancing California’s Community Health Worker & Promotor Workforce
Program to integrate community health workers and promotores into Medi-Cal care delivery through tools, technical assistance, and policy support
Advancing Health Equity Framework for Medicaid
Collaborative effort with the National Committee for Quality Assurance to develop a standardized framework for health equity measurement in state Medicaid programs
CHCF California Health Policy Survey
Biennial survey of a representative sample of Californians on health care affordability and access, with a focus on disparities by race, income, and region
CHCF Health Care Leadership Program
Program cultivating the next wave of clinical leaders to improve care delivery and equity in California’s health system
CalAIM
Provides tools and resources to help organizations understand and implement the California Department of Health Care Services' multiyear reform to improve health outcomes for Medi-Cal enrollees.
California Latino Health Almanac
Comprehensive report and online dashboard highlighting disparities and opportunities to improve health outcomes for Latino/x Californians
Listening to Black Californians
Research initiative to understand Black Californians’ experiences of racism in health care and identify actionable strategies to improve the system
Pulse of Change
Initiative funding eight organizations to develop and implement sustainable interventions to create a safer and stronger health system for Black Californians
Regional Market Reports
Research series providing data and insights on community health needs, access challenges, and population health outcomes in specific California regions such as Shasta and Lassen Counties, San Joaquin Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area
“How Do I…” Campaign
Collaboration with the California Black Health Network to create resources helping Black Californians navigate the health care system and exercise their rights
relationships · 8
who they work with
- California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Government — Supports implementation of the CalAIM initiative to advance Medi-Cal delivery system reforms.
- California Black Health Network Partner — Collaborated to develop resources helping Black Californians navigate the health care system and understand their rights.
- Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy Partner — Collaborated with researchers from the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy to develop health AI policy recommendations.
- Medi-Cal Government — Focuses grantmaking and policy efforts on improving access, quality, and equity in the Medi-Cal program.
- Medi-Cal Government — Focuses on improving and analyzing the Medi-Cal program for low-income Californians.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance Partner — Collaborated to develop a health equity measurement framework for state Medicaid agencies.
- State Lawmakers Government — CHCF testifies to state lawmakers about health care affordability.
- health care safety net leaders Partner — Collaborates with leaders across the health care safety net to improve equity and system performance.