Medi-Cal

Santa Clara Family Health Plan to open Community Resource Center in Gilroy, California

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
Blanca Alvarado, Medi-Cal, Housing, Address, CRC, HMO, Food, CalFresh, SAN, Hospital

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is proud to announce the purchase of a building for its future Community Resource Center (CRC) in South Santa Clara County. The health plan recently closed escrow on the property located at 150 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, California. This critical milestone aligns with SCFHP's vision of Health for All by creating access to opportunities to be healthy.

Key Points: 
  • Local community health plan acquires location for a second center to support residents in south Santa Clara County.
  • SAN JOSÉ, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is proud to announce the purchase of a building for its future Community Resource Center (CRC) in South Santa Clara County.
  • "Our current community resource center, the SCFHP Blanca Alvarado Community Resource Center, has become a crucial pillar of support in addressing health disparities in East San José.
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan has experience engaging with community members and system partners in historically underserved and under-resourced areas.

California State Senate Health Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Save California $175 Million Annually

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024
Nursing, Children, Managed Care, Health, State, Local, Healthcare Reform, Other Policy Issues, Family, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Medi-Cal, PDN, Managed care, Legislation, Patient, Hospice, Medicare, MCO, Health care, Quality of life, Hospital

The California State Senate Health Committee unanimously passed SB1492 to make Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) eligible for Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider tax distribution.

Key Points: 
  • The California State Senate Health Committee unanimously passed SB1492 to make Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) eligible for Managed Care Organization (MCO) provider tax distribution.
  • “Patients across California are facing a crisis,” said Dean Chalios, President & CEO of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH).
  • Not only does this significantly impact the state financially, but it is also not in the best interest of our medically fragile patient population.”
    According to a recent study conducted by David Maxwell-Jolly and California Health Policy Strategies, this investment will save the state of California $175 million annually through reduced hospitalizations.
  • The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) is a nonprofit association representing California's licensed home health, home care, and hospice providers across the state.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Celebrate New Community Resource Center in West Los Angeles, Highlight Five-Year Partnership Milestone

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024
L.A. Care Health Plan, Blue Shield, Medi-Cal, Health, CRC, Community, Yoga, LOS, Tourism

LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today held a grand opening ceremony for their Community Resource Center (CRC) in West Los Angeles (West L.A.) at 11173 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • The new Center, which opened in October 2023, provides customized programs and services for local residents, based on population needs and health issues.
  • The West L.A. Center is one of four that will hold grand openings this year.
  • By year's end, the two health plans will complete the opening of 14 Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County.
  • "Blue Shield Promise is committed to offering local health and social services that positively impact the health and well-being of our neighbors, members, and surrounding West L.A. communities," said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise.

Pacific Clinics Announces 100 Job Openings in Bay Area

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
School, Respect, Health, Licensure, Medi-Cal, Management

Pacific Clinics offers an inclusive work environment and maintains ten service delivery principles through its “ Promise to You” to ensure a positive employee and client experience, emphasizing collaboration, cultural relevance and respect, innovation and offering hope and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Clinics offers an inclusive work environment and maintains ten service delivery principles through its “ Promise to You” to ensure a positive employee and client experience, emphasizing collaboration, cultural relevance and respect, innovation and offering hope and solutions.
  • The nonprofit agency offers resources, benefits and training to support the development of employees, including:
    Competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package for all roles.
  • Robust intern program with paid placements and licensure programs.
  • Its array of high-quality services for Californian’s youngest of children to older adults is offered to Medi-Cal-eligible and other qualified individuals through contracts and generous donations from supporters.

InnovAge Launches PACE Center in Los Angeles, Helping Seniors Live Independently with High-Quality Care

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
Medi-Cal, Meal, Medicaid, Partnership, Transport, Socialization, Exercise, PACE, Medicare, Occupational therapy, Hospital

As part of this launch, InnovAge California PACE will host a lively celebration today, welcoming local officials, community organizations, care partners, and the public, to tour its PACE center based in the historic Los Angeles Crenshaw neighborhood. Today’s guests will tour the 22,000 square foot, two-level renovated center -- which includes a medical clinic with exam rooms, dining room, four day rooms, quiet room, outdoor patio, and other amenities. The program’s service area extends beyond Crenshaw, providing care and support to seniors residing in West and South Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this launch, InnovAge California PACE will host a lively celebration today, welcoming local officials, community organizations, care partners, and the public, to tour its PACE center based in the historic Los Angeles Crenshaw neighborhood.
  • The program’s service area extends beyond Crenshaw, providing care and support to seniors residing in West and South Los Angeles.
  • “InnovAge provides critical healthcare programs where seniors and their families need us most,” says InnovAge President and CEO Patrick Blair.
  • This care is delivered at no cost to seniors with Medicare and Medi-Cal (Medicaid) coverage, helping seniors that might otherwise need nursing home care to continue to live independently.

24 Hour Home Care Is Proud to Announce That Its President of Community Supports, Simon Close, Has Been Appointed to the National Aging in Place Council Board of Directors

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
Nursing, Health, Consumer, Seniors, Other Health, Managed Care, General Health, Education, Medi-Cal, Council, Elderly care

24 Hour Home Care, an award-winning, non-medical, home care provider today announced its President of Community Supports, Simon Close, will serve on the National Aging in Place Council® (NAIPC) Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • 24 Hour Home Care, an award-winning, non-medical, home care provider today announced its President of Community Supports, Simon Close, will serve on the National Aging in Place Council® (NAIPC) Board of Directors.
  • The five-person Board oversees the senior support network that connects service providers with older homeowners, their families, and caretakers.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Simon Close as a board member,” says Tara Ballman, Executive Director of the NAIPC.
  • For more information about 24 Hour Home Care and its services, please visit 24hrcares.com .

Upward Health Delivering Enhanced Care Management Services to Central California Alliance for Health Members

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Mercoledì, Aprile 17, 2024
Research, Nursing, Hospitals, Biotechnology, Alternative Medicine, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Science, Other Science, Patient, Medi-Cal, Housing, Motivation, Partnership, ECM

Upward Health announced today its partnership with Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services to a high-complexity cohort of the Alliance’s membership.

Key Points: 
  • Upward Health announced today its partnership with Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services to a high-complexity cohort of the Alliance’s membership.
  • The Alliance provides health insurance to over 428,000 members in Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties through California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.
  • Upward Health has been delivering its in-home, whole-person model of care to high-risk and high-need patients in California for several years, and it has served as an ECM provider in multiple counties since 2022.
  • Patients referred to ECM with Upward Health will work with a dedicated Care Specialist in this high-touch program focused on coordinating physical, behavioral, and social services.

Mahmee Collaborates With Health Net to Provide Expecting and New Parents With Additional Doula and Wraparound Maternity Support

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
Managed Care, Other Health, General Health, Family, Consumer, Mental Health, Health Insurance, Parenting, Baby, Maternity, Nursing, Women, Practice Management, Health, Education, Mortality, IBCLC, Medi-Cal, BSN, Pregnancy, RNC, Parent, Infant, Consultant, Black, Health Net, Centene Corporation, Mental health, Pre-eclampsia, Lactation, Gestational diabetes

The program is designed to ensure new and expecting parents are seen, heard and cared for in the maternal health system.

Key Points: 
  • The program is designed to ensure new and expecting parents are seen, heard and cared for in the maternal health system.
  • "We are proud to be at the forefront of the changing landscape for maternal health.
  • "We're excited to expand our existing doula services to include Mahmee, which will provide specialized care teams to expecting and new parents throughout California,” said Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at Health Net, Dr. Pooja Mittal.
  • By offering these services, Mahmee and Health Net are empowering families to experience the life-saving benefits of proactive, ongoing wraparound support that they deserve.

Alcohol Justice to Participate in 23rd Annual UCLA Kaiser Permanente Equity Symposium

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Martedì, Aprile 16, 2024
California Department, Health, Multimedia, Death, Medi-Cal, NIH, Medicare, Demeter

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice Executive Director Cruz Avila, and Advocacy Director Raul Verdugo will be participating along with former Alcohol Justice Board Chair Richard Zaldivar in the 23rd Annual UCLA Kaiser Permanente Equity Symposium.

Key Points: 
  • Why: This symposium offers a unique opportunity to glean insights from leading experts at the intersection of alcohol and health, understanding the impact of alcohol in our communities.
  • The event is aimed at fostering discussions, sharing innovative ideas, encouraging networking, and inspiring action towards addressing unhealthy alcohol use.
  • Alcohol-related driving fatalities also continued to rise, from 966 in 2019 to 1370 in 2021 (California OTS 2023).
  • Statewide, in total, alcohol costs 2.9x as much as illegal drug-related harm (NIH NLM 2017).

Aspira Women’s Health Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024
Research, Ovarian cancer, California Department, Conference call, Conference, Development, MicroRNA, Artificiality, Patient, Travel, Cancer, Information technology, AUP, Society, Gynaecology, AACR, Poster, Medicare, Marketing, CMS, Human resources, Federal, Medi-Cal, Cryptocurrency

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (“Aspira” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AWH), a bio-analytical based women’s health company focused on the development of gynecologic disease diagnostic tools, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Aspira will be reimbursed at a rate of $897 for all OvaWatch and Ova1 tests processed for Medicare patients meeting applicable coverage requirements.
  • Aspira will be reimbursed at a rate of $897 for all Ova1Plus tests processed for Medi-Cal patients meeting applicable coverage requirements.
  • Gross profit margin was 57.5% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 52.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Aspira raised $5.5 million in gross proceeds in a registered direct offering and concurrent private placement.