About Medi-Cal
More than 15 million Californians rely on Medi-Cal, the state’s health care coverage safety net, for health insurance. Two-thirds of those on Medi-Cal are people of color and often live in communities with a lack of adequate health care providers. Without significant investments to support providers that deliver health care to California’s most vulnerable, millions living in rural and underserved areas are in jeopardy.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Medi-Cal Dashboard Goes Live
San Diego County’s new Medi-Cal Dashboard contains key insights on Medi-Cal beneficiaries by health delivery system (fee-for-service and managed care) and by Medicare enrollment status (dually enrolled in Medicare and Medi-Cal, and Medi-Cal only). HASD&IC participated in the review process group that supported the county in bringing this valuable tool to the community.
5 Things To Know: Hospital Leaders Must Let Congress Know Californians Support Medi-Cal
On March 3, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) released a statewide poll that found Californians across party lines overwhelmingly support Medi-Cal. As Congress works on a federal budget for 2026 that could result in devastating cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), it is imperative that hospital leaders let members of Congress know directly the impact these cuts will have on the people and communities they represent.
5 Things To Know: Six-Part CalAIM Virtual Academy Continues
Join HC2 Strategies, a facilitator of collaborative planning and implementation, and Communities Lifting Communities for the “California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Academy for Hospitals and Health Systems” six-part webinar series. This series will dive into hospitals’ opportunities and strategies with CalAIM, focusing on practical tips, bright spots from the field, and connection with others. […]
5 Things To Know: Webinar Offers Guidance on Closed-Loop Referral Implementation
On Feb. 13 from 10-11 a.m. (PT), the Department of Health Care Services is hosting an overview webinar on Closed-Loop Referral (CLR) requirements, which will connect more members to the care they need by identifying and addressing gaps in referral paths. Managed Care Plans (MCPs) must implement these requirements by July 1, 2025, and they […]
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Rural-Focused PATH Cited Round 4 Grant Applications
The Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) enables provider participation in the Medi-Cal delivery system — and its Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) Initiative provides funding to enable the transition, expansion, and development of enhanced care management (ECM) and community supports (CS) capacity and infrastructure. In limited circumstances, organizations that do not […]
5 Things To Know: Join HASD&IC at Spirit of the Barrio
The upcoming Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) Spirit of the Barrio event, taking place on Oct. 25 at FHCSD’s Logan Heights location, will include discussions on critical legislative topics, a celebration of culinary heritage, and an opportunity for community building. The panel discussion, which includes HASD&IC President & CEO Dimitrios Alexiou, will explore […]
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Recognized for Medi-Cal Call Responsiveness
The Children’s Partnership, a California advocacy organization advancing child health equity through research, policy, and community engagement, commissioned WestGroup Research to survey county Medi-Cal call lines in more than 30 counties. Their research found that Medi-Cal enrollees in some counties were forced to wait up to 90 minutes to get assistance, leading to many abandoned calls and possibly a loss of Medi-Cal coverage for those seeking assistance. San Diego County was highlighted for providing strong customer service, with an average hold time of just under one minute. This outstanding customer service supports San Diego residents’ ability to maintain health coverage and access the care they need.
Campaign Materials Now Available for CHA-Sponsored Ballot Measure to Strengthen Medi-Cal
Hospitals are encouraged to join the coalition supporting Proposition (Prop) 35, which would make permanent an existing fee on managed care organizations that enables the state to draw on federal matching funds to improve Medi-Cal.
5 Things To Know: CMS Launches New Option to File EMTALA Complaints
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that individuals have the option to file an Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) complaint directly with the agency, in addition to the traditional process of contacting state survey agencies. The form is the latest in a series of new resources from CMS to help educate the public about EMTALA.
5 Things To Know: Certified Wellness Coach Scholarship
New Certified Wellness Coach Scholarship Program: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) launched the Certified Wellness Coach profession earlier this year in its ongoing commitment to expand and enhance behavioral health services for youth. This role is designed to deliver comprehensive prevention and early intervention services, promoting the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of young people.