Sophie Sam
"I grew up relying on Medicaid. Without it, I wouldn't be here. I know that prevention and access change lives and save money long-term. Healthcare isn't a privilege. It's a right."
— SOPHIA EDUM-A-SAM
THE FIVE PILLARS
A comprehensive plan to transform California healthcare.
AFFORDABLE ACCESS
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Lower premiums through state-level negotiation
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Out-of-pocket caps for working families
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Price transparency for every procedure
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No surprise billing ever
PREVENTION FOCUS
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Statewide wellness centers in every county
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Free screenings for cancer, diabetes, heart disease
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Nutrition and chronic disease prevention programs
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School-based health education
MENTAL HEALTH
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Community mental health clinics in underserved areas
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Youth mental health programs in every school
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Crisis response teams (not police) for mental health calls
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Affordable therapy via sliding-scale partnerships
INTEGRATED CARE
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Coordinate conventional + holistic/integrative medicine
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Unified health records across providers
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Whole-person care: body, mind, and community
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Patient navigators for complex care coordination
COST REDUCTION
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State drug price negotiation
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Hospital pricing reform and transparency
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Telehealth expansion for rural and underserved areas
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Preventive care savings: $3 saved for every $1 invested
by the numbers
40%
of Californians delay care due to cost
$12B
in medical debt across the state
3x
return on every dollar invested in prevention
2.5M
Californians without mental health access
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