ICYMI: The price of CalRx® #Naloxone has dropped again, from $22.50 to $19! https://bit.ly/4jqxl4J HCAI’s CalRx program is committed to expanding access to low-cost, life-saving medications.

California did it again! The price of #CalRx® #Naloxone has dropped, from $22.50 to $19 starting on January 1, 2026! https://bit.ly/4jqxl4J HCAI’s CalRx program is committed to expanding access to low-cost, life-saving medications. Get your naloxone today. https://bit.ly/4p2utvS #EndOverdose

Since 2018, California's Naloxone Distribution Project has reversed nearly 400,000 overdoses in the state. And starting Jan. 1st, Californians will be able to buy CalRx-branded over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for just $19 — less than half of the original market price.

Overall #California hospital procurement from diverse businesses rose by $321.3 million, or 15%, from 2022 to 2024. To learn more about supplier diversity in California hospital procurements, check out our data visualization linked below: https://bit.ly/4j4Z8Hz

To support LGBTQ youth, who remain disproportionately impacted by suicide risk & mental health challenges, 1,000+ crisis counselors will be offered new training in partnership with The Trevor Project across the state’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline centers.

"The Office of Health Care Affordability’s targets aiming to keep health care cost growth in line with income growth are a welcome effort to curb cost growth and provide relief for working Californians." - @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social Read more here: https://bit.ly/4pIjLvA

Caring for your mental health shows strength, not weakness. Support yourself & others this holiday season & beyond: 💙 Check in with yourself 💙 Stay connected through call or text 💙 Prioritize sleep 💙 Move your body 💙 Text or call 988 for 24/7 emotional support

From 2023 to 2024, persons experiencing #homelessness represented 3.0% of all hospital encounters in #California. With our tool linked below, users can get a better understanding of hospital and health system utilization across California. https://bit.ly/4oNyHHy

Over 43% of #California’s health workforce speaks a language other than English well enough to provide care, representing more than 50 different languages across 47 key licensed health professionals. Go check our languages spoken data tool to learn more: https://bit.ly/49hQVKv

As a Procurement and Contracts Analyst you’ll manage complex procurements and contracts, ensure compliance, guide staff, and maintain records for HCAI’s agreements, grants, and solicitations. Apply by Dec. 12: https://bit.ly/3KdkwgV #WeAreHCAI

In 2024, over 300,000 severe sepsis patients were treated in California hospitals. About 13%, over 42,000, of those died in hospital. Use our data product linked below to learn more about sepsis hospitalizations in California: https://bit.ly/2WOYto1

Not all #hospitals in California provide the same quality of care. To help, we created a tool that helps users assess hospital performance and quality of care for multiple common procedures. See your hospital’s performance ratings with this link: https://bit.ly/3KDSKGB

As a Procurement and Contracts Analyst you’ll manage complex procurements and contracts, ensure compliance, guide staff, and maintain records for HCAI’s agreements, grants, and solicitations. Apply by Dec. 12: https://bit.ly/3KdkwgV #WeAreHCAI

Our Maternity Care Honor Roll 2025 data visualization provides users with an overview of 82 #California hospitals recognized for providing high quality maternity care. See if your hospital made it this year with this link: https://bit.ly/436nef5

Together, by helping one another, Californians can get through anything. For more ways to give back this season of giving, visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov. 🎁 #SeasonOfGiving

Can your #hospital🏥 survive a powerful earthquake? Check out the video below to learn more about how the State of California measures hospital building seismic safety. After that, use our dashboard in the link below to see the SPC ratings for any #California hospital. https://bit.ly/3UrCwqB

Happy #Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the trust that our health care sector and legislative partners place in us to help expand health care access for all Californians. In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed on November 27 and 28. We will return on December 1.

We just released a data visualization on hospital patient characteristics for 2023! The visualization provides users with a calendar year overview of patients’ demographics and other characteristics in general acute care hospital settings in CA. 👇 https://bit.ly/3iEaAfa

❤️ Thank you to Plumas District Hospital for hosting members of HCAI leadership earlier this week! We appreciated the opportunity to share about our work and to discuss collaborative strategies to strengthen access to care for our state’s rural communities. #NationalRuralHealthDay

Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay, a day to celebrate rural health facilities and their workers. HCAI is leading the state’s effort to strengthen health care in rural communities through the Rural Health Transformation Program. #PowerOfRural Learn more with this link: https://bit.ly/483CWs2

Happy National Rural Health Day! Today, we celebrate the providers, patients, and community members who embody the strength, resilience, and spirit of rural California. Read more: https://bit.ly/483CWs2

Today we celebrate the strength of men and boys—and remind each other that mental health is part of that strength. In California, Wellness Coaches offer free, judgment-free support to youth through the #CYBHI. #InternationalMensDay https://cawellnesscoach.org/

🚨New #data resource alert! 🚨 HCAI’s Healthcare Payments Data program just released a set of interactive tools that anyone can use to better understand the #cost of prescription drugs in #California in 2021 and 2022. Check it out with the link below: https://bit.ly/4oHUlOe

HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has released its study on why #hospital prices in Monterey County are among the highest in California. Access the report with the link below. https://bit.ly/47PkeWB

As a Policy and Legislative Specialist, you will lead cross-program initiatives, support public committees, and shape statewide health policy. Apply by November 17: https://bit.ly/4ov9iDp #WeAreHCAI

On this #VeteransDay, we pay tribute to all those who served in the U.S. military. In observance of Veterans Day, our offices will be closed today. We will return on November 12.

As a Supervising Finance Account Manager, you’ll guide underwriting, risk management, and construction oversight while mentoring staff to deliver excellence for our health financing programs. Apply by Nov 14: https://bit.ly/4oUo9qM #WeAreHCAI

Come serve as HCAI’s highest-level HR authority in the role of HR Chief! You’ll provide strategic direction across all HR functions. Apply by November 12: https://bit.ly/4oro0eD #WeAreHCAI

As a Policy and Legislative Specialist, you will lead cross-program initiatives, support public committees, and shape statewide health policy. Apply by November 17: https://bit.ly/4ov9iDp #WeAreHCAI

Our interactive #data visualization linked below can be used to better understand the intersection of physician supply and preventable hospitalizations by county in #California. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3GqPCfM

Come serve as HCAI’s highest-level HR authority in the role of HR Chief! You’ll provide strategic direction across all HR functions. Apply by November 12: https://bit.ly/4oro0eD #WeAreHCAI

🥳 We are hosting a #career fair! 🥳 Just sign up with the QR code in the graphic or with this link: https://bit.ly/4hFYz6x We look forward to seeing you there!👋 #jobs #hiring

Millions of Californians are at risk of going hungry as CalFresh and other federal benefits are delayed. But we don’t wait — we act. Step up and support your neighbors: volunteer, donate, or spread the word. Together, we can help those in need. #OperationFeedCA

As a major storm moves through California this week, remember that simple steps save lives. Stay informed & prepared, and sign up for local emergency alerts now at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. 📲 Learn more at ready.ca.gov. #CAwx #California

As a Supervising Finance Account Manager, you’ll guide underwriting, risk management, and construction oversight while mentoring staff to deliver excellence for our health financing programs. Apply by Nov 14: https://bit.ly/4oUo9qM #WeAreHCAI

Have you ever noticed green💚, yellow💛, or red❤️ papers taped to the doors of a #hospital🏥 or #healthcare facility after a major #disaster? If so, that was likely our seismic safety staff doing their due diligence to determine whether the building is #safe for you.

Earlier this week, we hosted work site vaccine clinics for our staff in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Our clinics made vaccine access more accessible to HCAI staff. If you have not gotten vaccinated yet, its easy! 👉 Schedule your vaccine appointment at https://myturn.ca.gov/ #Covid #Flu

As the federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need. Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone about services available in your area, or find a local food bank near you at cafoodbanks.org/our-members.

Earlier this month, @governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social announced that CalRx® Insulin Glargine pens are coming soon, priced at just $11. As the administrator of the CalRx program, HCAI is proud to be part of California’s mission to disrupt the drug market industry. https://bit.ly/4hAbfvt

As the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need. Last week, Governor Newsom fast-tracked $80 million to food banks throughout the state to help address cuts to food benefits.

ICYMI: CalHHS leaders share updates on HR 1 efforts in California and the rural health transformation opportunity. 📺 youtube.com/live/DgYyPSkmkHQ

The Health Care Affordability Board is meeting tomorrow (10/28) starting at 10 a.m. Among the topics on the agenda include a vote on data submission enforcement. There will also be a discussion on spending target enforcement. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4qCpmoj #California #CA #Affordability

HCAI was proud to participate in the UC Davis PreHealth Fair this year, connecting with hundreds of students exploring #healthcare careers!

Meet Meghan Murphy, a Certified Wellness Coach with the Placer County Office of Education who critical work was featured on Inside California Education. https://bit.ly/3JpsdzU Take a listen. If you like what you see, maybe you should look into becoming a CWC at https://bit.ly/3vjoRac

Next week, CalHHS will host a webinar on the latest efforts to address H.R. 1's impacts on safety-net programs in California and provide an update on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program: https://bit.ly/4qjEoip

🥳 We are hosting a #career fair! 🥳 Just sign up with the QR code in the graphic or with this link: https://bit.ly/4hFYz6x We look forward to seeing you there!👋 #jobs #hiring

As an Administrative Analyst, you’ll provide high-level analytical and operational support to the Deputy Director of Administrative Services. Apply by October 23: https://bit.ly/3WFqiKz #WeAreHCAI

We were proud to attend last week's Disability Employment Awareness Fair hosted by the California Highway Patrol's Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities. As an organization, we are committed to promoting equity and advancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. #NDEAM

Today’s announcement builds on the successes of the CalRx Naloxone Access Initiative, which has successfully driven down the market price of naloxone saving consumers money. The CalRx program continues to identify opportunities to make drugs more affordable & accessible in California.

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that CalRx® biosimilar insulin glargine pens will be available to consumers in CA beginning January 1, 2026. This marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing effort to lower prescription drug prices & improve medication access statewide.