Author: Sandra Hernandez

ITUP Names Health Policy Expert Crispin Delgado As Executive Director

February 7, 2023

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                …

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Engaging with CalAIM: Quick Links for Community-Based Organizations

January 17, 2023

This ITUP One-Page Resource features essential information and links to key resources to help community-based organizations (CBOs) engage with CalAIM. It highlights the role of CBOs, available implementation funds, and several opportunities for CBOs to get involved and obtain…

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2022 ITUP Year-in-Review

November 17, 2022

The ITUP Year-in-Review is a summary of the rigorous research and analysis, accessible fact sheets, forums, and more that ITUP provides California policymakers, health care stakeholders, and health coverage media. In 2022, ITUP hosted its second virtual conference with over 500…

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Healthy Aging in California -ITUP Policy Toolkit

October 20, 2022

This ITUP Policy Toolkit combines the wide array of California initiatives and resources that support physical health, independent living, and quality of life for older adults and people living with disabilities. The toolkit contains hyperlinks to help seamlessly navigate between…

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ITUP Convenes CalAIM Listening Sessions – Final Takeaways

October 20, 2022

Final Takeaways from ITUP Listening Sessions on CalAIM Implementation Learn more about the CalAIM initiative and read local insights and additional opportunities to support implementation across the state. The CalAIM initiative is a major step towards creating a health care delivery…

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Transformation and Innovation: Advancing Health for California’s Older Adults

October 14, 2022

This latest ITUP fact sheet explains how California is transforming the services and supports available through Medi-Cal for older adults. The fact sheet will explore this through two avenues: California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), and, more narrowly, through the Department of…

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ITUP Blog: California’s Final 2022-23 Budget

October 14, 2022

By Olivia Bundschuh and Katie Heidorn California’s Final 2022-23 Budget In June 2022, Governor Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on the Budget Act of 2022 (Budget Act), which went into effect July 1, 2022. The total FY 2022-23 budget is $307.9 billion total funds…

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ITUP Blog: 2022 Legislative Round Up

October 14, 2022

By Katie Heidorn, Shirley Lam, Mary Nguyen, Olivia Bundschuh, and Ty Pearson 2022 Legislative Round Up This year, Governor Newsom signed 86 percent of the bills that crossed his desk by the September 30, 2022, deadline. Here is a round-up of some significant health and health-related…

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Partnering with Community Based Organizations for Better Health

September 15, 2022

This latest ITUP fact sheet explains the role of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and describes three service models for CBOs to partner with the health care system. Read key considerations for CBOs and health care system partnerships while learning how CBOs address the social…

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ITUP Provides CalAIM Support in the Central Valley and Central Coast

August 31, 2022

 ITUP joined Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County, Central California Alliance for Health, and Merced County Rescue Mission for an Informative CalAIM Webinar! The CalAIM initiative is a significant step toward creating a health care delivery system that centers on…

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