Author: Sandra Hernandez
ITUP Statement: An Update on the Future of ITUP
April 24, 2025
An Update on the Future of ITUP After three transformative decades of championing expanded healthcare coverage and access for all Californians, Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) will conclude its pioneering work in July 2025. Founded in 1996, ITUP has stood as a beacon of hope…
Read MoreITUP Mini Blog: Progress or Setbacks? Weighing Policies That Impact Undocumented Communities
April 10, 2025
By: Shirley Lam, MPH California’s latest immigration-related bills present bold strides forward and troubling setbacks. While some proposals aim to protect and support the rights of undocumented individuals and immigrant communities from federal threats, others roll back…
Read MoreITUP Legislative Toolkit: Advancing Health Coverage in California
March 26, 2025
This ITUP Legislative Toolkit is exclusively designed for newly appointed policymakers and their staff. This toolkit provides a deep dive into the state of health coverage in California, equipping policymakers with the knowledge and strategies needed to reduce uninsured rates and…
Read MoreITUP Mini Blog: Advancing Women’s Health in California
March 25, 2025
By: Shirley Lam, MPH Did you know California has long been at the forefront of progressive policies, especially when it comes to women’s health? Let’s dig in. This year, state lawmakers are introducing a series of new groundbreaking legislative bills that can change the…
Read MoreITUP AI Committee: Advancing AI in Health Policy & Equity
March 6, 2025
Leading AI Innovation for Health Equity As California’s leading convener on health policy, ITUP is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors. The ITUP AI Committee strengthens this role by bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and community…
Read MoreKey Insights: 2025 ITUP Pre-Conference Workshop
March 5, 2025
Mobilizing to Shape Future Policy Opportunities Explore ITUP’s latest report, which delves into key insights from the 2025 ITUP Pre-Conference Workshop, Mobilizing to Shape Future Policy Opportunities, which drew over 220 participants, fostering critical discussions on addressing…
Read MoreITUP Blog: 2025-26 Introduced Bills
February 27, 2025
By Shirley Lam, MPH 2025-26 Introduced Bills Overview: The deadline for introducing legislation for the first year of the 2025-2026 legislative session was February 21, 2025. Legislation introduced this year focuses on improving access to equitable and affordable health care, transforming…
Read MoreITUP Legislative Toolkit: Understanding Essential Health Benefits
February 26, 2025
Essential Health Benefits Explained Essential Health Benefits (EHBs) are a set of health care services that insurance plans must cover under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). These benefits ensure that individuals and families have access to comprehensive…
Read MoreITUP Internships: Empowering Future Health Policy Leaders
February 26, 2025
ITUP Building the Future of Health Policy Leaders The ITUP Health Policy Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in health policy research and analysis. Through direct engagement with ITUP’s team, interns…
Read MoreITUP Blog: Governor’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Proposal
January 31, 2025
By Sumaira Akbarzada and Jana Wright Governor’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Proposal On January 10, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget proposal of $322 billion total funds (TF) (). Health and Human Services makes up a large portion of the…
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