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Special Needs Network Secures Over $1 Million in Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Mental Health Initiative

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.

Key Points: 
  • This program aims to address the disparities in autism identification and services, particularly among African American and LatinX students.
  • Furthermore, SNN has received a $750,000 grant from the California Department of Health Services (DHCS) as part of the California Youth Behavioral Health (CYBH) initiative, dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for youth.
  • This funding will bolster SNN's efforts to deliver culturally competent, anti-racist behavioral health services right in the communities that need them ymost.
  • Special Needs Network, Inc. is a nonprofit grassroots 501(c)(3) organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities.

DHCS Kicks Off Mobile Dental Van Tour

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Children, Health, General Health, State, Local, Hispanic, Health Insurance, Family, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Dental, Teens, Dental care, California Department, Dentistry, X-ray, Public health, Tooth decay, News, Overalls, Medi-Cal, DHCS, Pain, Crown, Multimedia

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.

Key Points: 
  • The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.
  • Through the Smile California campaign, DHCS delivers preventive dental services to children and youth, enhancing utilization of essential dental care and improving oral health, particularly for underserved groups.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404346598/en/
    Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Medi-Cal Dental is committed to ensuring that millions of Californians have access to the dental care they need to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong,” said Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division.
  • MEDI-CAL DENTAL SERVICES: With Medi-Cal, preventive dental services are covered at no cost.

AHF Prevails in CA’s Unconstitutional Attempt to End Medi-Cal Contract

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Professional Services, AIDS, Health, Legal, Insurance, Health Insurance, General Health, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, District court, Patient, Managed care, DHCS, Constitutional right, AHF, State, Medi-Cal, Hospital

In a move that ultimately was found unconstitutional, the State and its representatives attempted to end AHF’s very long-standing Medi-Cal contract to provide health care to about 770 people living with AIDS in California after AHF mailed patients suggesting they contact DHCS.

Key Points: 
  • In a move that ultimately was found unconstitutional, the State and its representatives attempted to end AHF’s very long-standing Medi-Cal contract to provide health care to about 770 people living with AIDS in California after AHF mailed patients suggesting they contact DHCS.
  • AHF sued, alleging violations of the First Amendment, and the court issued a preliminary injunction.
  • The lawsuit was pursued in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Los Angeles), and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
  • The dispute is now over, and AHF’s contract has been further extended through December 31, 2025.

Campus Clinic Unveils One-Stop Solution to Implement CYBHI Fee Schedule for School Districts and County Offices of Education

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
California Department, Software as a service, Documentation, School, Mental health, AI, Software, Local, Roger Hawkins (drummer), Insurance, Student, HIPAA, DHCS, FERPA, Ecosystem, Operation, Health, Nursing

The Campus Clinic Operations and Revenue Suite (ORS) automates this implementation across school campuses and for County Offices of Education.

Key Points: 
  • The Campus Clinic Operations and Revenue Suite (ORS) automates this implementation across school campuses and for County Offices of Education.
  • Thomas Shaffer, President of Campus Clinic said, "Although an amazing opportunity, the CYBHI Fee Schedule places a large administrative burden on schools.
  • By integrating existing district software and the various CYBHI Fee Schedule processes through the ORS system, Campus Clinic empowers school districts and County Offices to efficiently manage their health services and maximize revenue streams.
  • To learn more about Campus Clinic, ORS, CYBHI, or the Fee Schedule, please contact Emily Casey at [email protected] .

Health Net Awards $2 Million to Support 47 California Independent Physician Practices, Complementing Initiative from Department of Health Care Services

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Partnership, Health Net, CNC, Physician, Patient satisfaction, Health information management, Centene Corporation, PHC, EPT, DHCS, Demographics of Los Angeles, Health, Pediatrics, Equity, DRS, Medi-Cal, Health equity, Nursing

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced $2 million in grants to 47 independent physician practices throughout California. Focused on increasing access to available funding from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the grants will remove barriers that may limit physician practices' ability to take advantage of the Equity and Practice Transformation (EPT) Provider Direct Payment Program.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced $2 million in grants to 47 independent physician practices throughout California.
  • The grants provided by Health Net will aid these independent physician practices in their endeavors to keep pace with the rapidly changing demands of the healthcare industry.
  • Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC), formerly known as the California Medical Association Foundation, has long supported physician practices and is an important partner for Health Net.
  • Beyond the grants awarded, Health Net remains committed to supporting quality improvements in independent physician practices.

California and Kooth Digital Health Launch Soluna California Cycle Tour: A 1,000-Mile Journey for Youth Mental Health Awareness

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Sports, Family, Consumer, Mental Health, Apps, Applications, Technology, University, Teens, Education, Parenting, Children, Biking, Cycling, Health, Child, Learning, Mental health, City, Athlete, Soluna, Caregiver, DHCS, Motivation, California Department, Tourism

The Soluna California Cycle Tour, an inspiring collaboration with adventure cyclist Ed Hack to increase awareness about youth mental health, is underway in California.

Key Points: 
  • The Soluna California Cycle Tour, an inspiring collaboration with adventure cyclist Ed Hack to increase awareness about youth mental health, is underway in California.
  • Known as a passionate mental health advocate, Ed is cycling across California to help promote Soluna , a free, safe, and confidential mental health app designed specifically for California youth ages 13-25.
  • The State of California announced the launch of its Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform , a cornerstone of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative ( CYBHI ).
  • The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) partnered with Kooth Digital Health to develop and launch the Soluna app.

California Launches Free Digital Behavioral Health Platforms for Children and Families

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today launched the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform – two free behavioral health services applications for all families with kids, teens, and young adults ages 0-25.

Key Points: 
  • The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today launched the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform – two free behavioral health services applications for all families with kids, teens, and young adults ages 0-25.
  • The platform is a cornerstone of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI).
  • “The tools are flexible and free for all California families, regardless of income, health insurance, or immigration status.
  • This platform will help meet the needs of California’s diverse children, youth, and families by expanding access to critical behavioral health supports.

The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) Selects Cozeva to Support California Advanced Primary Care Initiative, Focusing on the California “Core 4”

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
IHA, RFP, Ecosystem, DHCS, Movement, Colorectal cancer, CQC, Health equity, CalPERS, DMHC, Patient, Organization

Cozeva is a comprehensive population health solution for clinical quality performance, risk adjustment, and total cost of care management.

Key Points: 
  • Cozeva is a comprehensive population health solution for clinical quality performance, risk adjustment, and total cost of care management.
  • The initiative includes a focus on the “Core 4,” a critical part of the advanced primary care measure set.
  • "Cozeva's support of the California Advanced Primary Care Initiative represents a significant step in our mission to align private payers and providers in their value-based journey,” says Khanh Nguyen, CEO of Cozeva.
  • The initiative is building and scaling a primary care model that emphasizes comprehensive, team-based, patient-centered care, the integration of physical and behavioral health, and high-quality outcomes.

Pair Team Expands Into New California Markets to Increase Access to Quality Health Care For Underserved Communities

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pair Team, a virtual and community-based primary care solution connecting Medicaid's highest-risk patients to high-quality care, today announced its expansion into seven new California markets: Fresno, Merced, Monterey, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties. This move enables the company to further improve access to California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) care benefits by reaching a larger number of patients, providers and community health partners.

Key Points: 
  • CalAIM is a long-term commitment from The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to transform California's Medicaid health care program, Medi-Cal, into a more equitable, coordinated and person-centric program.
  • Pair Team targeted these seven new markets due to their individual need for more accessibility to CalAIM programs.
  • By equipping its partners with the tools needed, Pair Team enables more patients access to the high-quality care they need.
  • It works with partners including Health Net , Molina Healthcare , California Health Care Foundation and Central California Alliance for Health , among others.

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
Technology, Mental Health, Health Insurance, Other Education, Managed Care, Health, Primary, Secondary, Data Management, Education, MCPS, Partnership, Ascent, Student, Medi-Cal, USD, California Department of Health Care Services, Workflow, DHCS, Information technology, Intrepid, Hospital, Management

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.