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California Health Care Safety Net Institute

Driving delivery system transformation in California’s public hospitals and health systems.

What We Do

Shape Policy Development

Inform policy with on-the-ground experience.

Provide Reporting Expertise

Help systems build strong data collection and analytics capabilities.

Facilitate
Learning

Convene members to learn from experts and each other.

2024 Quality Leaders Awards Winners

Click below to learn more about the QLA’s and check out last year’s winners. 

Priorities

SNI’s priorities are shaped by the needs of California’s public health care systems. Learn more about our key issues including value-based care, virtual care, workforce development, and more.

News & Resources

SNI Forward, October 2025

“I’m thinking of maybe eating one day, maybe not eating the next two days, so I can stretch my food.” A patient once said this to a San Mateo Medical Center provider before the system began screening every patient for food insecurity and connecting them to resources.

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