Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto (she/her/hers)
Senior Policy Analyst
Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto, Senior Policy Analyst, conducts research and analysis on issues that impact the health and well-being of Californians with the goal of advancing health equity: ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, income, or zip code. While her work is primarily focused on health care and behavioral health, Adriana also supports the Budget Center’s work on the social determinants of health, recognizing that a wide range of budget and policy decisions can positively impact the health and well-being of Californians.
Prior to joining the Budget Center, Adriana worked as a health policy associate at The Children’s Partnership and as a graduate student intern and health educator at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Adriana earned her master’s degree in public health from the University of Southern California and her bachelor’s degree in government from Claremont McKenna College.
Adriana hails from Wildomar, California and is a daughter of Mexican immigrants. She usually spends her free time creating Spotify playlists or playing video games.
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Recent posts by Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto
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Universal Health Coverage in California: Progress and Key Policy Actions
Affordable health care is essential for everyone to be healthy and thrive. Having health insurance coverage helps lower out-of-pocket expenses and ensures access to preventive care, which in turn supports workforce participation and education. While California has made great strides in lowering the uninsured rate and expanding health care access, policymakers can take further action …Health & Safety Net -
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California Sees Health Gains for Undocumented Residents After Medi-Cal Expansion
key takeaway California’s expansion of Medi-Cal to include all eligible residents, regardless of immigration status, has improved health outcomes for non-citizen children. However, gaps remain for undocumented adults who lack coverage, highlighting the need for continued efforts to promote health equity and economic stability for all Californians. Immigrants are an integral part of California’s communities …Health & Safety Net -
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California Passed Prop. 1: What’s Next for Behavioral Health System Reform?
key takeaway Prop. 1, passed in March 2024, aims to strengthen California’s behavioral health system by funding mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, and supportive housing for veterans and individuals facing homelessness. Ensuring equitable access to these essential services is critical as the state works to address both housing insecurity and behavioral health needs …Ballot PropositionsHealth & Safety Net -
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California’s Poverty Rate Soars to Alarmingly High Levels in 2023
key takeaway California’s poverty rate has increased significantly, with disproportionate impacts on Black and Latinx residents. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for federal and state policymakers to implement robust anti-poverty measures, such as strengthening the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and SNAP program. California’s poverty rate increased to 18.9% in 2023, …Poverty & Inequality -
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Understanding Proposition 35
California voters will decide on November 5th, 2024 whether to pass Proposition 35, which would 1) require the state to request federal approval for the Managed Care Organization tax on an ongoing basis and 2) allocate those dollars for certain health care investments.Ballot PropositionsHealth & Safety Net