With both manufacturer-set list prices for insulin and median out-of-pocket cost per insulin vial nearly tripling over the past two decades, insulin has become less affordable over time for all Californians at an alarming rate.5,9 Through comprehensive policy efforts that address...
In order to enhance the ability of policymakers to learn from and build upon the Health Homes Program, Professors Amanda Brewster and Emmeline Chuang co-led a project to characterize the Medi-Cal Health Home implementation process across California. The Health Homes Program (HHP), together with...
Increased immigration enforcement, deportations, and proposed changes to the public charge rule have led to a decrease in the use of health services and/or enrollment in public benefit programs among immigrant communities. Healthcare facilities have taken proactive actions to protect...
Approximately, 45% of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are uninsured, compared to 23% of documented immigrants and 8% of U.S. citizens. Lack of health insurance coverage among undocumented immigrants is associated with delays seeking health care and underutilization of cost-...