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IEHP's 2023 Future of Health Summit sheds light on mental health

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Friday, November 3, 2023

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Oct. 13, health care professionals across the region gathered at the not-for-profit health organization's Rancho Cucamonga headquarters.

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Oct. 13, health care professionals across the region gathered at the not-for-profit health organization's Rancho Cucamonga headquarters.
Attendees learned from field experts about how providers can address a patient's mental health needs from assessment to treatment and beyond.
"We don't want to close the door on our members who are seeking help, who are seeking assistance," Baass explained.
The 2023 Future of Health Summit marked the second event of its kind planned and hosted by IEHP.

EmeritusDX appoints Dr. Vincent Funari, Renowned Genomics and Bioinformatics Expert, as Chief Scientific Officer

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Monday, October 30, 2023

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EmeritusDX, a rapidly growing cancer diagnostic and information company, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Vincent Funari, Ph.D. to its executive team. Effective October 30th, Dr. Funari will serve as the Chief Scientific Officer, bringing with him an extensive background in genomics and precision medicine.

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Effective October 30th, Dr. Funari will serve as the Chief Scientific Officer, bringing with him an extensive background in genomics and precision medicine.
"I am extremely excited to deploy cutting-edge technology to impact the patients with cancer that EmeritusDX serves."
Before this role, he contributed significantly as the Chief Scientific Officer at NeoGenomics, overseeing the successful launch of several comprehensive genomic panels(CGP).
Robert Embree, Chief Executive Officer of EmeritusDX, expressed the company's excitement: "EmeritusDX is thrilled to have such a well-respected genomics authority like Dr. Funari leading our research and innovation teams.

Soledad Unified School District and Intrepid Ascent partner on Department of Health Care Services Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP)

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Soledad USD is participating in SBHIP, funded by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to build infrastructure and capacity for Medi-Cal billing.

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Soledad USD is participating in SBHIP, funded by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to build infrastructure and capacity for Medi-Cal billing.
SBHIP is a $389 million program designated over a three-year period (January 1, 2022–December 31, 2024) for incentive payments to Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) that meet predefined goals and metrics.
SBHIP goals and metrics are associated with targeted interventions that increase access to preventive, early intervention, and behavioral health services by school-affiliated behavioral health providers for TK–12 children in public schools.
Intrepid Ascent has been engaged to assist Soledad USD with exploring the implications of incorporating Medi-Cal billing functions for behavioral health services into the existing enterprise.

HashiCorp customers improve cloud maturity to deliver business value

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

More than 30 HashiCorp customers are joining the speaker lineup to share stories of how they improved their operational cloud maturity using the HashiCorp suite of products.

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More than 30 HashiCorp customers are joining the speaker lineup to share stories of how they improved their operational cloud maturity using the HashiCorp suite of products.
Improved operational cloud maturity enables platform teams to deliver technology and organizational best practices at scale across infrastructure, security, networking, and applications.
“We’re excited to welcome so many innovative organizations to the HashiConf stage this year to share their stories of building cloud maturity and realizing significant value with HashiCorp products,” said Susan St.
Infrastructure lifecycle management: Enterprises improve cloud maturity by automating their entire infrastructure lifecycle with HashiCorp Terraform, in combination with other HashiCorp products.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BRIGHTLINE

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has selected Brightline to support the delivery of equitable, appropriate, and timely behavioral health services for more than six million young kids (0-12 years of age) and their families at no cost, beginning in January 2024. Brightline is a leader in virtual behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and families.

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This First-of-its-Kind Innovative Investment by California Comes at a Critical Time for Youth Mental Health Across the U.S.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has selected Brightline to support the delivery of equitable, appropriate, and timely behavioral health services for more than six million young kids (0-12 years of age) and their families at no cost, beginning in January 2024.
Brightline is a leader in virtual behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and families.
Brightline will help families find care for kids who need more support than coaching by connecting them to community mental health providers and resources.
DHCS announced last March that it will launch the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform, a new technology-enabled services solution for all children, youth, and families in California in January 2024.

Asana Recovery to Distribute Free Narcan to Local Community

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help combat the growing incidence of opioid overdose-related deaths in California, Asana Recovery will begin distributing Narcan to the local community for free on September 25, 2023, at their outpatient center located at 18101 Magnolia Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Free Narcan is available for pick up Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additional information and registration to receive free Narcan is available on the Asana Recovery website.

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Asana Recovery, a California addiction treatment program, was recently approved to provide free Naloxone (Narcan) — making the life-saving medication accessible to surrounding communities.
Free Narcan is available for pick up Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additional information and registration to receive free Narcan is available on the Asana Recovery website .
For Asana Recovery, distributing Narcan is an opportunity to expand its mission to provide care and support to those affected by substance dependency and abuse.
Asana Recovery is a licensed and certified substance use disorder treatment facility that was approved to provide free Narcan after a thorough application process.

Health Plan of San Joaquin Selects ZeOmega to Elevate Complete Care Management

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeOmega®, the leading population health management organization, today announced Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), a not-for-profit Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) serving over 450,000 members in California's Central Valley, selected its Jiva platform to support the California Department of Health Care Services' (DHCS) whole-person approach to publicly-funded healthcare.

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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeOmega ®, the leading population health management organization, today announced Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), a not-for-profit Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) serving over 450,000 members in California's Central Valley, selected its Jiva platform to support the California Department of Health Care Services' (DHCS) whole-person approach to publicly-funded healthcare.
The HMO will leverage ZeOmega's sophisticated utilization management, care management, appeals and grievances, and social determinants of health (SDOH) tools to improve quality of care, value-based care, patient outcomes, patient engagement, health equity, healthcare data sharing, and healthcare costs for Medi-Cal enrollees .
"In order to meet CalAIM's advanced objectives, California health plans need to radically change how they approach the entire care management processes," said Karen Iapoce, Senior Director of Government Solutions of ZeOmega.
HPSJ is among the latest in a series of Medicaid population-focused organizations to select ZeOmega and is the fifth Medi-Cal plan partnership, following Kern Health Systems , CalOptima Health , San Francisco Health Plan , and Central California Alliance for Health as the company continues its expansion in California.

Chorus Innovations Selected as an Approved Vendor for California's PATH Technical Assistance Marketplace

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chorus Innovations, a public-sector health and behavioral health software company, today announced that it has been selected by the State of California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to provide hands-on assistance for the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Technical Assistance (TA) Marketplace. This designation enables eligible entities to receive state-funded access to Chorus' technical expertise. The PATH TA Marketplace is designed to stimulate and accelerate the provision of vital Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, both of which are critical pillars of California's Medi-Cal transformation efforts to improve health outcomes.

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This designation enables eligible entities to receive state-funded access to Chorus' technical expertise.
Eligible entities include community-based organizations, government agencies, provider organizations, as well as others that may be approved by DHCS.
A detailed step by step illustration of the application process is available at the "Reference Materials" section of the TA Marketplace website .
Chorus' selection underscores the value of its unique development approach, which pairs clinically-validated participatory development techniques along with the Chorus rapid technology development platform.

Central California Alliance for Health Selects ZeOmega's Care Management Solution to Support Whole-Person Care

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeOmega®, the leading population health management organization, today announced Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), a managed-care health plan that serves Medi-Cal members, selected its care management solution to identify vulnerable populations and address social determinants of health (SDOH), workflow operations, and other factors essential to California's leading value-based care efforts.

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Health Plan to Use Technology to Improve Efficiencies, Enable True Population Health, and Provide Person-Centered Care
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeOmega ®, the leading population health management organization, today announced Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), a managed-care health plan that serves Medi-Cal members, selected its care management solution to identify vulnerable populations and address social determinants of health (SDOH), workflow operations, and other factors essential to California's leading value-based care efforts.
After a thorough review, CCAH selected ZeOmega's Jiva platform for its unmatched speed, integration support, functionality, and operational capabilities.
"We're eager to partner with ZeOmega and use its Jiva platform as our care management solution," said Van Wong, Chief Operating Officer for Central California Alliance for Health.
"Using this platform will allow CCAH to realize significant operational efficiencies, including workflow improvements in utilization management, appeals and grievances, and population health.

California Launches Statewide Campaign to Decrease Missed School Days Due to Dental Problems

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The campaign emphasizes the application of sealants as a preventive measure against tooth decay.

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The campaign emphasizes the application of sealants as a preventive measure against tooth decay.
The initiative aims to promote the application of sealants to combat tooth decay and encourage Californians to make the most of their Medi-Cal dental benefits.
As part of the campaign, Smile, California launched a mobile dental van tour that will bring sealants to children and youth residing in rural parts of the state.
This collaborative statewide push aims to encourage parents and guardians to schedule dental checkups for their children and to request they have molar sealants applied.