The California HealthCare Foundation is an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California. By promoting innovations in care and broader access to information, our goal is to ensure that all Californians can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.
CHCF commissions research and analysis; publishes and disseminates information; convenes meetings of key health care groups; and funds development of programs and models aimed at improving health care in California.
To help accomplish its goals, the Foundation focuses its effort in three program areas: - Improving the quality of care for Californians with chronic disease. Nearly half of all Americans live with a chronic medical condition and this number is expected to rise by 25% during the next two decades. In California, individuals with multiple chronic conditions -- 20% of the population -- account for 60% of the state's health care expenditures. For details, see the Better Chronic Disease Care page.
- Reducing barriers to efficient, affordable health care for the underserved. The cost of health care has put insurance coverage beyond the reach of many working Californians while the safety-net institutions that care for much of the state's underserved populations are under financial and organizational strain as they try to care for an increasing number of individuals. For details, see the Innovations for the Underserved page.
- Promoting greater transparency and accountability in California's health care system. Public information about cost and quality is essential to improving health care for Californians. Objective data can help providers, policymakers, employers, insurers, patients, and consumers make better-informed decisions about the issues that matter to them. For details, see the Market and Policy Monitor page.
For an overview of our work, see our most requested publications and download the CHCF Press Kit (PDF).
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