Despite growing attention to behavioral services in #California, data on statewide spending is limited. HCAI’s Healthcare Payment’s Data System (HPD) has created a tool to fill that gap. Click on the link below to access the visual and to read our key findings: https://bit.ly/4monfB1

As Business Services Manager at HCAI you’ll lead facilities, health & safety, and mailroom to build a safe and efficient hybrid workplace. Apply by September 26: https://bit.ly/4nGvx8y #WeAreHCAI

What does California’s health workforce look like? We analyzed the data and created a powerful tool to help people understand the racial and ethnic makeup of the state’s health workforce, among other key data points. Access the tool with the link below: https://bit.ly/41bDoAE . . . . #California

After analyzing Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) data, we found that in 2024, 40.4% of reported new drugs were introduced with a WAC greater than $1,000. Click the link below to see how that compares to previous years. https://bit.ly/3youP7k

Yesterday, we shared the data visuals we made to help users better understand prescription drug cost increases in 2024. We also made data visuals that track increase data between Q1 2019 through Q4 2024. Check it out: https://bit.ly/46vS2ai

In California, drug manufacturers must submit a price increase report to HCAI when the cost of their prescriptions increases beyond two statutory thresholds. We made a set of data visuals to help you understand these cost increases in 2024. https://bit.ly/3WWTYUM

Caring for your mental health shows strength, not weakness. Here are 5 ways to support yourself & others: 💚 Check in with yourself 💚 Stay connected through call or text 💚 Prioritize sleep 💚 Move your body 💚 Text or call 988 for 24/7 emotional support #SuicidePrevention

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month this September, California launched an awareness campaign for the #988Lifeline. Remember, help is always within reach for Californians of all ages & backgrounds: 📱 Call or text 988 💻 Chat online at 988California.org

#SuicidePrevention Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn warning signs, normalize help-seeking & let people of all ages know help is available. Feeling overwhelmed? Call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor now. Emotional support is available 24/7.

Current events in the news can sometimes cause emotional distress. If you're struggling with difficult emotions, don't be afraid to reach out. Help is available at calhope.org for Californians of all ages & backgrounds.

We analyzed California’s Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery outcomes between 2022-2023. To see our key findings and to use the data visualization we made to learn more about CABG outcomes in California, click here: https://bit.ly/4maLvqk

Today California celebrates 175 years of statehood! In celebrating this milestone, we simultaneously recognize California’s growth and the work that still needs to be done to make health care equitable and accessible for all Californians. HCAI remains committed to that mission. #CA175 #California

Two apps, Soluna and BrightLife Kids, are available to provide free behavioral health support to California youth and caregivers. With over 319,000 users and growing! Learn more and download: https://bit.ly/461Jpmz #CYBHI

🚨 Every county in California is facing a Behavioral Health workforce shortage. 👉 See where the greatest shortages exist — and how they’re projected to change by 2033. Explore county-by-county forecasts and interactive charts in the new dashboard today: https://bit.ly/41iej8D

As HCAI’s Health & Safety Coordinator you’ll help keep our workplace safe, prepared, and thriving—while supporting equitable healthcare for all Californians! Apply by September 5: https://bit.ly/3Jsu32W #WeAreHCAI

Happy Labor Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the social and economic achievements that American workers have made throughout our nation's history. Our offices will be closed today (9/1) in observance of the holiday.

Looking for a career in behavioral health? The CYBHI created a whole new profession! To date, more than 2,700 Wellness Coaches have been certified to support students before a crisis. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3vjoRac #CYBHI

The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative is changing mental health support for Californians in schools, homes & communities. Check out some highlights and learn more at cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/impact. #CYBHI

As HCAI’s Health & Safety Coordinator you’ll help keep our workplace safe, prepared, and thriving—while supporting equitable healthcare for all Californians! Apply by September 5: https://bit.ly/3Jsu32W #WeAreHCAI

Our latest Pediatric Quality Indicators data visuals help users understand which hospitals have higher or below average risks of pediatric patients developing complications before discharge. Learn more using the link below: https://bit.ly/3wGi3nK #Data #California #Health

New resource! HCAI has released its Voluntary Guidelines to help hospitals pursue their supplier diversity programs. Find the Voluntary Guidelines and a roadmap here: https://bit.ly/45ZFyrf

Using our latest Healthcare Payments Data Measures Report on health conditions, utilization, and demographics, you can find answers to a range of specific questions on healthcare in California. Click on the link below to learn more: hcai.ca.gov/visualizatio...

We created a data visualization that sheds light on avoidable emergency department visits across California. Check it out: hcai.ca.gov/visualizatio...

ICYMI: HCAI is making major investments to make the state’s behavioral health workforce more equitable and accessible for those who need it most. Click here to learn more: hcai.ca.gov/california-l... #health #wellness

We did it again! We negotiated the price of CalRx® Naloxone down a second time — from $23 to $22.50 per twin pack. Same life-saving power. Lower cost. Get your naloxone today. It could save a life: calrx.ca.gov/naloxone/ #CalRx #Naloxone #EndOverdose #PublicHealth

The deadline to apply for the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program is less than one week away!⌛ The deadline to apply is on August 15 at 3 p.m. 🕒 Learn more about it with the link below: hcai.ca.gov/workforce/in...

HCAI is proud to launch two new programs to strengthen California's behavioral health workforce. These investments ensure all Californians can access the behavioral health services they need. Learn more: bit.ly/45hE5uZ

The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program is helping make becoming a behavioral health professional in California more accessible. The deadline to apply is on August 15 at 3 p.m. Learn more about it with the link below: bit.ly/4f4UAz3

HCAI has updated the Healthcare Payments Data Program’s public report - the HPD Snapshot visualization. Included are visualizations that highlight the 25 most frequently reported medical procedures and the 25 most reported drug prescriptions dispensed. hcai.ca.gov/visualizatio...

More than half of Californians report skipping or delaying all kinds of healthcare due to cost. California's Office of Health Care Affordability is working to end that. How? Check out @chcfnews.bsky.social's video below which tells you what you need to know. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSv...

Transparency alone is insufficient to constrain rising health care costs. The @milbankfund.bsky.social issue brief below explores how California and other states are leading the way in developing strategies to manage and curb rising health care costs. www.milbank.org/publications...

🌫️ After a wildfire, dirt around your home could have lead in it. Protect your child: 👟 Wipe or remove shoes before going inside 🧼 Wash your child’s hands and toys often 🌱 Cover bare soil with grass, bark, gravel or concrete For more info, visit www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCD...

Effective TODAY, the CalRx naloxone price has dropped—from $24 to $23 per twin pack. Same life-saving power. Lower cost. Get your naloxone today. It could save a life: calrx.ca.gov/naloxone/ #CalRx #Naloxone #EndOverdose #PublicHealth

School’s out and kids are spending more time outdoors — but did you know dirt and dust can contain toxins, including lead? Keep you and your child safe by: ✅ Washing hands and feet after outdoor play ✅ Leaving shoes at the door to keep dirt out www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCD...

In 2023, 1,038 adult patients developed postoperative sepsis in California hospitals, following an elective surgery. With improvement in care quality, these in-hospital complications may have been avoided. Learn more with our data visual below 👇 bit.ly/3PGFCCl

Our newly released #data visual allows users to look at the patterns of home and facility-based #hospice in California to better understand how patients use these services and how they can better serve individual needs. bit.ly/3KZve8y

We are proud to release California’s first Baseline Report detailing health care spending in California. This report sheds light on the growth of healthcare costs and how they exceed the growth in incomes of CA families. Click here to access the report: bit.ly/43ZdbHk

We have released our 7th annual outcomes report for the elective percutaneous coronary intervention program (PCI). In 2023, 23 hospitals were certified to perform elective PCIs without on-site cardiac surgery. To learn more, click here: bit.ly/3FSiZKS

Our newly released tool below can be used to identify counties that may need additional specialized providers for patients with behavioral health conditions in the Inpatient and Emergency Department settings in California hospitals. bit.ly/4kTjSll

ICYMI: HCAI awarded more than $38 million to expand CA's behavioral health workforce. This investment is part of a broader initiative to build a community-rooted behavioral health system that places lived experience and accessible education at the center. bit.ly/3FrsFfi

Passionate individuals are coming together in Tehama County to increase supports for children and youth. One way is by employing Certified Wellness Coaches who are trained in Safe Spaces! Learn more: cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/coaching-cal...

HCAI is proud to announce the distribution of more than $38 million in awards to expand California's behavioral health workforce and to place new behavioral health professionals in underserved communities. To learn more, click here: t.co/v4A9keEE3D

The Hospital and Workforce Behavioral Health Data in California webpage is a ✨ brand new✨, centralized resource offering access to HCAI’s behavioral health data visualizations. Go check it out: hcai.ca.gov/data/data-an...

HCAI’s Healthcare Analytics Branch received the National Association of Health Data Organizations' distinguished Innovation in Data and Dissemination Award! HCAI continues to be a leader in secure health data collection and transparency. Here is a link to some of their work: bit.ly/3C4Q1Fj

Emergency Department (ED) burden is an important measure of hospital and health system utilization. We made an interactive data product that you can use to better understand ED volume and capacity in California between 2021 and 2023. 👇 hcai.ca.gov/visualizatio...

Members of the HCAI team are in San Diego attending the 2025 Financial Conference to spread awareness of the Cal-Mortgage Loan Insurance Program. bit.ly/4jW5F78 Thank you California Primary Care Association for organizing this event!

Charlotte Peery and Jacque Thomas are two of Tehama County Department of Education’s first Certified Wellness Coaches. Their roles reflect a $278 million initiative by HCAI to expand the behavioral health support network available to CA's youth. edsource.org/2025/wellnes...

No prescription needed. Just $24 for a twin pack. Takes less than 5 minutes to purchase. Get your naloxone today. It could save a life. calrxnaloxone.com

Jacque Thomas went from being a child who relied on community resources to becoming a Certified Wellness Coach helping young people navigate mental health challenges. Read more about why Jacque become a Certified Wellness Coach: bit.ly/42Sx16D #GoldenStateOfMindCA

Through CalRx, California has saved over $17M on naloxone purchases — making the overdose-reversing medication more affordable & accessible. See the impact: 🔗 bit.ly/3Yhg9oP 🔗 #CalRx #Naloxone #HarmReduction