CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California – California Health Care Foundation

A recent conference call brought together the initial cohort of partners in the Pulse of Change project, a Black health equity initiative. Photo illustration: Paula Ginsborg Health is a key value for Black Californians, who devote substantial effort to pursuing physical and mental well-being. But our active engagement in health care alone cannot move the dial on Black health equity. California must invest in targeted efforts to improve medical care for Black patients. In late 2023, CHCF put out a call for projects that would improve clinical quality of care for Black Californians. The response was voluminous, with community clinics, hospitals, and technology start-ups from across the state proposing interventions that addressed the care continuum.   Visionary Organizations I’m proud 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. These groups have deep knowledge about the interaction among health systems, cultural strengths, and health outcomes. We hope their insights will help us learn how to improve quality in California’s health care system by advancing Black health equity.   Over two years, the Pulse of Change leaders will...