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Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Wins 2021 Health Equity Award from the California Department of Health Care Services

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan has won the 2021 Health Equity Award from the California Department of Health Care Services for the nonprofit health plan's BlueSky Program for Medi-Cal members.The state agency annually recognizes Medi-Cal managed care health plans that have excelled in improving the quality of health care for the millions of beneficiaries receiving Medi-Cal services.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan has won the 2021 Health Equity Award from the California Department of Health Care Services for the nonprofit health plan's BlueSky Program for Medi-Cal members.The state agency annually recognizes Medi-Cal managed care health plans that have excelled in improving the quality of health care for the millions of beneficiaries receiving Medi-Cal services.
  • It was launched in 2019 by Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield Promise health plans and operates in 20 schools in San Diego and Alameda counties.
  • This is the second year in a row that the health plan has won a major award from the California Department of Health Care Services.
  • Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed-care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect for its 400,000 members in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

Liquid Media’s iNDIEFLIX Provides Statewide Edutainment Programming to Help Address Mental Health Challenges in California School Communities

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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The film-based mental health support program and accompanying easy-to-use curriculum is available to all public middle and high schools across the state of California in a new effort to help address the increasing mental health challenges faced by students.

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  • The film-based mental health support program and accompanying easy-to-use curriculum is available to all public middle and high schools across the state of California in a new effort to help address the increasing mental health challenges faced by students.
  • Many people dont understand how debilitating mental health challenges can be, and even more so how common it is.
  • With California leading the way, Liquid and iNDIEFLIX are working towards a nationwide rollout of Angst: Building Resilience.
  • The roll out of Angst: Building Resilience throughout the California school system has wide support across the board, from educators, to parents to mental health professionals.

The Integrated Healthcare Association Announces Anna Lee Amarnath, MD, MPH, as General Manager of the Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Program

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced that Anna Lee Amarnath, M.D., MPH, has joined the organization as General Manager of its Align.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced that Anna Lee Amarnath, M.D., MPH, has joined the organization as General Manager of its Align.
  • In this newly-created role, Dr. Amarnath leads, oversees, and manages the AMP Program, one of the nations largest performance measurement programs.
  • Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) brings the healthcare community together to solve industry-wide challenges that stand in the way of high-value care.
  • And we provide a forum for cross-industry leaders through our boards and programs to have honest conversations that guide the future of healthcare.

D'Amore Healthcare Expands to New Mental Health Facility in California

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Friday, September 10, 2021

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D'Amore Healthcare has opened up a new Mental Health Treatment Center in Costa Mesa, California.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D'Amore Healthcare has opened up a new Mental Health Treatment Center in Costa Mesa, California.
  • This Fourth Facility makes them the most well-established Private Mental Health Care Provider in California.
  • The new space allows D'Amore to provide Sub-Acute Residential Mental Health Care to more people in need of caring and compassionate treatment.
  • Founded in 2016, D'Amore Healthcare is licensed by the California Department of Social Services and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.

California Selects Sandata Technologies as State Vendor for Electronic Visit Verification

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sandata today announced that it was selected by the state of California to be the state vendor for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Phase II.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sandata today announced that it was selected by the state of California to be the state vendor for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Phase II.
  • California is the 20th state with which Sandata is partnering to manage EVV.
  • "Sandata is honored to be selected by California to collect and aggregate their Medicaid in-home visit data," said Timothy Bacci, Chief Executive Officer of Sandata.
  • As the state vendor, Sandata will provide a solution for EVV data entry and to aggregate EVV data.

SEIU-UHW: Lawsuit Alleges COVID-19’s Disparate Impact on Latinos in California Partially Driven by Disinvestment in Medi-Cal

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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Long-term disinvestment and mismanagement of Medi-Cal helped set the stage for COVID-19s devastating impact on Latinos, according to a supplemental complaint the Superior Court of California in Alameda County granted plaintiffs leave to file on August 16, 2021.

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  • Long-term disinvestment and mismanagement of Medi-Cal helped set the stage for COVID-19s devastating impact on Latinos, according to a supplemental complaint the Superior Court of California in Alameda County granted plaintiffs leave to file on August 16, 2021.
  • Because Latinos make up a disproportionately large percentage of the Medi-Cal population, this increased risk has disproportionately impacted Latinos and their healthcare providers.
  • Among those who struggled to receive adequate healthcare access during the pandemic is Maria Leon of Los Angeles.
  • Counsel on the lawsuit include MALDEF, CREEC (the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center) and the law firm of Feinberg, Jackson, Worthman & Wasow LLP.

Sunrise Recovery Ranch Awarded $100,000 Grant to Help Fight Opioid Crisis

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise Recovery Ranch, one of Californias leading addiction and mental health disorder treatment facilities, has received a grant to provide treatment for lower-income individuals who have been impacted by the nations ongoing opioid crisis.

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  • RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise Recovery Ranch, one of Californias leading addiction and mental health disorder treatment facilities, has received a grant to provide treatment for lower-income individuals who have been impacted by the nations ongoing opioid crisis.
  • The MAT Access Points Project is providing funding to a network of organizations throughout California to address the opioid crisis by supporting prevention, education, stigma reduction, treatment, and recovery services for people who are struggling with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders.
  • As a society, we need to recognize that the opioid epidemic in this country will not end without profound, inventive solutions, Sunrise Recovery Ranch CEO Marlon Rollins said.
  • Sunrise Recovery Ranch offers MAT as part of its comprehensive services and evidence-based treatment options.

Alo House Recovery Centers to Become Oro House

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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MALIBU, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To avoid confusion in the marketplace with regard to a trademark issue, Alo House Recovery Centers is announcing a name changeand will be rebranding all of its marketing efforts under the umbrella"Oro House Recovery Centers," beginning Sept. 1, 2021.

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  • MALIBU, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To avoid confusion in the marketplace with regard to a trademark issue, Alo House Recovery Centers is announcing a name changeand will be rebranding all of its marketing efforts under the umbrella"Oro House Recovery Centers," beginning Sept. 1, 2021.
  • All services, locations, and treatment staff for Oro House Recovery Centers will be identical to Alo House in every respect, with the exception of the new name.
  • For more than 10 years, Alo House has represented the very best the recovery field has to offer.
  • Oro House Recovery Centers is licensed and accredited by the California Department of Health Care Services, earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, and is LegitScript certified.

Meals on Wheels San Francisco Receives $500,000 Grant from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Meals on Wheels San Francisco today announced a partnership to improve the oral health of the Bay Area's most vulnerable seniors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Meals on Wheels San Francisco today announced a partnership to improve the oral health of the Bay Area's most vulnerable seniors.
  • "Improving the oral health of older adults is a priority for the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation," said Kenzie Ferguson, vice president for Foundation and corporate social responsibility at Delta Dental of California.
  • The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation partners with local communities to increase access to care, support dental education and fund research that advances the oral health field.
  • The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California and its affiliated companies, including Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental of New York, Inc.

Western Dental Opens Office in Lemon Grove, California

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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Western Dental & Orthodontics, one of the nations leaders in accessible, affordable oral health care and the leading orthodontics provider in the country, today announced the opening of a new Western Dental & Orthodontics office in the San Diego community of Lemon Grove.

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  • Western Dental & Orthodontics, one of the nations leaders in accessible, affordable oral health care and the leading orthodontics provider in the country, today announced the opening of a new Western Dental & Orthodontics office in the San Diego community of Lemon Grove.
  • With the addition of the new office, Western Dental now operates 234 offices in California.
  • Patients will find comprehensive dental care all under one roof at our new Lemon Grove office, said Dr. John Luther, Chief Dental Officer for Western Dental.
  • Western Dental serves patients covered by the Medi-Cal Dental program (known as Denti-Cal) at all of its California offices, in addition to accepting uninsured and privately insured patients.