California Department of Health Care Access and Information Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is a state government agency in California’s hospital and health care sector, headquartered in Sacramento. It traces its lineage to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development and continues the program portfolio established there in 1978, following changes enacted in the 2021-2022 budget. The agency emphasizes collecting and analyzing data to illuminate the structure and function of California’s healthcare delivery system and to inform public policy decisions. Its program areas—Affordability, Data, Facilities, Financing, and Workforce—address cost trends, data management, construction and seismic safety oversight, loan insurance for nonprofit facilities, and workforce diversity and cultural competence. The department serves state policymakers and nonprofit healthcare facilities by providing data-driven insights, oversight, and capital planning support to improve health system resilience and service delivery in California.