California Health Care Foundation

Small independent practices are a crucial piece of the California health care ecosystem, including as providers for Medi-Cal members. Check out a new California Health Care Foundation brief that aims to increase understanding of small independent primary care practices in California among purchasers and policymakers, with the goal of identifying opportunities to strengthen and sustain them. Shout out to Kathryn E. Phillips and Jill Yegian for a fantastic brief.

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Learn about samaritan , a company that focuses on people experiencing chronic homelessness by using an app to connect people and institutions that have financial and social resources to those who lack them. A recent pilot in seven Los Angeles community health centers found that its digital interventions: ? ?? Increased self-efficacy ?? Decreased emergency department usage ?? Saved health care costs ? Read this Q&A with Samaritan founder Jonathan Kumar on The CHCF Blog: Samaritan: https://lnkd.in/gKuaWDx2 ? #PeopleExperiencingHomelessness #HealthCareInnovation

Independent primary care practices play an essential role in delivering health care in California, and several related developments in the health care market are converging to highlight the importance of supporting small independent primary care practices: market consolidation, acceleration of value-based payment, and a shortage of primary care providers. Yet the experience and perspective of such practices are often not well understood. See our latest brief, which seeks to increase understanding of small independent primary care practices in California among purchasers and policymakers, with the goal of identifying opportunities to strengthen and sustain them. https://lnkd.in/gwyqiNFv

Medi-Cal 101 is a 2-part webinar series that will provide an essential overview of Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. The series will take place: Wednesday, December 4: 1:30 – 3:00 PM?(Part 1)? Tuesday, December 10: 1:30 – 3:00 PM?(Part 2) Hosted by Archstone Foundation and California Health Policy Strategies, this series will guide attendees through the program's key components, offering both historical context and current insights. Jane Ogle, former Deputy Director for Healthcare Delivery Systems at the California Department of Health Care Services and former Chief Operating Officer at Santa Clara Family Health Plan, will lead this overview of the Medi-Cal program. Register today and deepen your understanding of this critical healthcare program! https://lnkd.in/gx7ePCky

The latest edition of our CalAIM Digest is out now! ?? In this edition... ??? Success story in Kings-Tulare serves as guide for improving homelessness response through CalAIM ?? Many older adults and people with disabilities face barriers to accessing personal care services? ?? Street medicine teams ramp up efforts as encampment sweeps spread across California? ??? Other CalAIM articles and resources we recommend See the full digest: https://lnkd.in/gW3YWJDd #CalAIM #StreetMedicine

Congratulations to Chris Perrone for 25 remarkable years at the California Health Care Foundation! Chris’s dedication, leadership, and vision have left an indelible mark not only on CHCF but on the broader health care landscape in California. Through his unwavering commitment to improving health care for Californians with low incomes, he has inspired colleagues, shaped policies, and fostered innovation that will endure for generations. Chris’s ability to navigate challenges with grace and determination has made him a trusted leader and a source of strength for those around him. From championing initiatives that amplify the voices of underserved communities to mentoring the next generation of changemakers, his impact is felt far and wide. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on his countless contributions. Thank you, Chris for 25 years of extraordinary service and for being the heart of CHCF’s mission to make health care more accessible and equitable for all. With deepest appreciation and warmest congratulations, California Health Care Foundation

Last year, we put out a call for projects that would improve clinical quality of care for Black Californians. Now, see Senior Program Officer Katherine Haynes introduces the eight recipients of grants through CHCF’s Pulse of Change: A Black Health Initiative. The recipients: Culture Care Baywell Health Community Marin City Health and Wellness Center Riverside Community Health Foundation San Ysidro Health Sutter Health - Bay Area San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (The Solid Start Initiative) San Diego Community Birth Center https://lnkd.in/gSCG9j9A

I am pleased to announce the beginning of a new effort to address Black health equity at California Health Care Foundation. ? CHCF believes in a health care system that treats Black Californians with respect and delivers the care they need to thrive. Today, I'm so pleased to announce the recipients of grants through CHCF's Pulse of Change: A Black Health Initiative. These were awarded to eight visionary organizations working to create a safer and stronger health system for Black Californians. ? Please join me in welcoming the Pulse of Change leaders. https://lnkd.in/gZprAYTj Black Health Equity Initiative Launched by CHCF - California Health Care Foundation Eight organizations are partnering with CHCF to create a safer and stronger health system for Black Californians.

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