California Health Care Foundation

What happens when private equity (PE) firms acquire health care service providers, like hospitals and nursing homes? CHCF commissioned Harvard researchers to synthesize the available data and academic research. They found that acquisitions are associated with: - higher costs for patients and insurers - lower patient satisfaction - mixed changes to operating costs - mixed to worse quality of care - worse financial outcomes for entities being acquired In California, acquisitions of health care providers totaled $4.31 billion dollars between 2019-2023. PE firms now own approximately 6% of private hospitals in California. https://lnkd.in/gR6k5Dwb

As Pride Month draws to a close, health care remains a huge obstacle for many Black Californians who identify as LGBTQ+. In order to make a more equitable health care landscape in CA, health systems and policymakers should actively integrate Black LGBTQ+ Californians into designing and implementing new health-related policies, practices, and resources. Read the full report from our Listening To Black Californians study: https://lnkd.in/gkR2RpDm

California is home to one of the largest populations of adults and youth who identify as transgender in the US. But in more ways than one, the health care system is failing California’s Black transgender and nonbinary communities, who face a mountain of hurdles when it comes to finding medical providers offering inclusive and affirming patient-centered care. This Pride Month, read about how California can address these issues with empathetic, inclusive, patient-centered care: https://lnkd.in/giGTJY7G

One of the best things we do at the California Health Care Foundation is make sure decision-makers have accurate information and facts on health care issues, especially on Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for Californians with low incomes. For example, did you know Medi-Cal covers 39% of all births in California? That's a big deal as state and local health leaders find ways to improve maternal care and ensure children have quality care from their earliest days. Learn more in CHCF's newest Medi-Cal facts and figures almanac about how state leaders can implement strategies to address disparities in access, quality, and outcomes of care for Medi-Cal enrollees of color. #facts #healthcare #MediCal

University of California is doing amazing work to strengthen our behavioral health workforce. Don't miss the video on their psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program! https://lnkd.in/gcnWrHEC

What exactly is the California Office of Health Care Affordability? CHCF has put together a quick overview of the office's main responsibilities and key activities over the next few years: https://lnkd.in/gDrPS_Pc

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Making Waves in Health Tech 🌊 We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Motivo Health, an innovative platform addressing a critical gap in mental health care. Did you know? 57% of therapists who obtain a master’s degree in counseling never get licensed because they cannot find a clinical supervisor or cannot afford one. This means we are losing more than half of our supply of therapists. Motivo Health is trying to change that. In this episode, we’ll hear from Rachel McCrickard, LMFT, who founded Motivo Health after her personal struggles finding clinical supervision in rural areas. Highlights 🔹 Motivo Health is on a mission to increase the number of licensed mental health providers by providing accessible, affordable clinical supervision with a supervisor network of more than 1,200 clinicians. 🔹 Many of Motivo Health’s supervisors work in safety-net settings, and 70% of the company’s current supervisees reside in a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. Listen now and join the conversation on increasing mental health care accessibility! https://lnkd.in/gqjW_m24 #MakingWavesInHealthTech #MentalHealthAccess #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth

Disparities in health care represent real, life-threatening problems for millions of Californians. For example, one in six Latino/x Californians reported being in fair or poor health. In 2021, 18% reported not having a usual source of care, and 15% delayed care. Learn more in the 2024 edition of the Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California Almanac: https://lnkd.in/gyMSEDP7

WE'RE HIRING 📢 We're #hiring a new Policy Officer or Senior Policy Officer in Sacramento, California! This role will partner with our program teams working on access to health care -- including workforce, primary care, and Medi-Cal. Check out the job description and apply through the link below: