NEWS ALERT: Celebrating 20 years in 2026.
Planning
for the
Future of Health
The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) is a unique alliance of more than 30 leading consumer health organizations and provider groups. Follow us this year, to learn more about our 20th anniversary celebrations!
VOICES OF ADVOCACY RAISED IN
Common Cause
For 20 years the California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) has raised the voices of advocacy, speaking out to improve healthcare for Californians with chronic and rare diseases. We invite you to speak out about your or a loved one’s health or experience with the healthcare delivery system. You can do that on our website or by visiting MyPatientRights.org.
Don’t forget to join our mailing list to learn when a call to a legislator would help or when there is a new blog post to read. Non-profit (501 (c) 3) health advocacy organizations and provider associations can join the CCCC. For more information about joining our growing list of members, please contact us. Help us guide improvements and positive change in the healthcare delivery system.
Speak out and get involved. Be the Advocate!
Change Begins With You
Take the Next Step in Advocacy
Add your voice, connect with others, and take action to shape a better healthcare system for all Californians.
Share Your Story
Real stories from real people can make the difference to policy makers and serve as an inspiration for others. No story is too small or unworthy.
Advocate Now
Take control of your health through advocacy. You can join us in advocating for improved health care through education, donations and speaking out about your experience.
Programs & Services
Learn about what is coming up next for CCCC and about our programs that may support you, your loved ones or members. We provide health consumer education program and opportunities to advocate to improve the lives and health of those with chronic conditions.
STORIES OF
HEALTH JOURNEYS
Authentic and uplifting, these personal stories inspire understanding, remind us of the strength we all carry and stir us to make things better for those suffering.
OUR REPORTS
Standing Up for Your Rights Creates Results
In this research study, CCCC found that the California Department of Managed Health Care reversed or overturned more than 60 percent of health plan decisions as part of the Independent Medical Review process in 2017. Download the IMR Report to learn more about these findings.
Two Decades of Collaborative Achievement
EXPERIENCE
YEARS
The Latest
Blogs
See all the latest news from our industry and from our social media outlets.
Heart Health Matters: Staying Strong and Informed
Heart disease doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of different ages, genders, and backgrounds, though certain factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes raise your risk. In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds
Protecting Patient Care: Understanding Medi-Cal Budget Cuts
The “Protecting Patient Care! Understanding the Effects of Medi-Cal Budget Cuts” webinar provided a timely overview of how budget reductions could impact Medi-Cal beneficiaries across the state and what can be done to safeguard essential healthcare access.
Major Changes to Medi-Cal Coverage & Qualifications
The California Budget Act, SB 101, and AB 102 were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The state budget package also includes trailer bills. Trailer bills generally make changes to state law related to the Budget Act and, like...