Author: Sandra Hernandez

California Data Exchange Framework 101

September 18, 2023

The latest ITUP fact sheet explores the interconnected elements of the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF). It underscores the importance of improved data exchange between health care and social services providers to improve health equity and health…

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Expanding Health Coverage for California Farmworkers

July 27, 2023

Expanding Health Coverage for California Farmworkers Over the past year, ITUP along with partners at UC Merced, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF), and Diringer and Associates explored options to increase coverage and improve health care access for California farmworkers. This…

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ITUP Statement on the Affirmative Action Supreme Court Ruling

July 7, 2023

ITUP Executive Director Releases Statement on the Affirmative Action Supreme Court Ruling ITUP Executive Director, Crispin Delgado, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on Affirmative Action: "On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that…

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2023 Regional Health Coverage Fact Sheets

July 6, 2023

Health Coverage in California at a Glance Each year ITUP releases Regional Health Coverage Fact Sheets for its  ITUP Regional Workgroup (listening session) locations. These publications are overviews highlighting key coverage facts county-by-county. The “Coverage at a Glance”…

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ITUP Presentation: Ensuring Equitable Health Coverage and Access in Pandemic Recovery

June 21, 2023

ITUP Presents at the Central Valley Health Network (CVHN) Quarterly Roundtable  The 2nd Quarterly Roundtable for 2023 featured the topic of Redetermination. Alongside ITUP Executive Director, Crispin Delgado, MPP, and Director of Policy at ITUP, Marissa Montano, PhD, speakers included,…

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ITUP Blog: Governor’s FY 2023-24 Budget: Key Highlights in the May Revision

June 7, 2023

Governor’s FY 2023-24 Budget: Key Highlights in the May Revision Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget May Revision: Maintaining Health Care Spending Despite Increasing Budget Shortfall On May 12, 2023, Governor Newsom released the May Revision of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24…

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Addressing Digital Equity for Equitable, Accessible Health Care

June 1, 2023

Addressing Digital Equity for Equitable, Accessible Health Care Read the Latest ITUP Issue Brief This issue brief emphasizes the actionable ways health care stakeholders and the health care delivery system can harness this pivotal moment in California to close digital equity gaps…

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ITUP Broadband Bootcamp Report

May 15, 2023

Informing California's State Digital Equity Plan Last month ITUP, along with our partners at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), hosted a Broadband Bootcamp aimed at identifying digital equity challenges to health. Throughout the event, participants connected on how…

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ITUP Blog: Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Proposal

March 28, 2023

By Mary Nguyen and Marissa Montano Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Proposal On January 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget proposal of $297 billion total funds (TF) ($223.6 billion General Funds (GF)). Health and Human Services makes…

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ITUP Blog: 2023 Introduced Legislation

March 22, 2023

By Gina Cortez, Daven Crossland, Shirley Lam, MPH, and Marissa Montano, PhD 2023 Introduced Legislation Overview: The deadline for introducing legislation for the first year of the 2023-2024 legislative session was February 17, 2023. Legislation introduced this year focuses on improving…

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