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The Role of Nurse Practitioner Diversity in Expanding Care Access in California Fact Sheet

July 7, 2025

California is facing a critical health care workforce crisis. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are uniquely positioned to help close these gaps in primary care access—especially in underserved and historically marginalized communities.

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Sunset Message from ITUP: Honoring Three Decades of Impact

June 24, 2025

Honoring Three Decades of Impact Read our initial sunset announcement here Read our final statement from the ITUP Board of Directors here After three transformative decades championing health care access and equity across California, we say farewell. Our hope is that ITUP’s impact will endure far beyond our organizational closure. For nearly 30 years, we have […]

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ITUP Legislative Toolkit: Understanding Essential Health Benefits

February 26, 2025

EHBs ensure that all Covered California health plans provide a standardized level of care, protecting individuals and families from gaps in coverage.

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ITUP Blog: Governor’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Proposal

January 31, 2025

By Sumaira Akbarzada and Jana Wright Governor’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Proposal On January 10, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget proposal of $322 billion total funds (TF) (). Health and Human Services makes up a large portion of the budget with proposed expenditures of $296.1 billion ($83.7 billion General […]

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Transforming Behavioral Health Services in California Jail Systems

September 24, 2024

This ITUP Fact Sheet underscores the urgent need for equitable access to behavioral health services for California’s justice-involved population.

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ITUP Blog: Key Highlights in California’s Final FY 2024 – 25 Budget Act

July 12, 2024

This ITUP blog summarizes the final FY 2024-25 Budget Act and is the third in ITUP’s Budget Blog series in addition to Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Proposal and Governor’s FY 2024-25 Budget: Key Highlights in the May Revision

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ITUP Blog: 2024 Introduced Legislation

March 14, 2024

This blog summarizes introduced legislation that proposes solutions relating to ITUP’s three priority policy issues: health care coverage and access, delivery system transformation, and the future of health.

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ITUP Names Health Policy Expert Crispin Delgado As Executive Director

February 7, 2023

The Board of Directors of Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) announced today that it has named seasoned philanthropic and health policy professional Crispin Delgado as Executive Director.

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