Jul 10 | Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) leaders and community health care providers share how these Medi-Cal programs are helping older and disabled Californians live healthier lives at home.
Jun 18 | After gathering feedback from Medi-Cal members through a statewide tour, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is now developing the Health Equity Roadmap to enhance equity based on this input.
Jun 4 | The DHCS is expanding Medi-Cal maternal health services, including doula care, to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve birth outcomes. Panel speakers discuss the impact of these expanded services on family and infant health.
May 16 | DHCS leaders and community health care providers share how Medi-Cal is helping Californians needing mental health and substance use disorder treatment lead healthier lives.
May 2 | This briefing features DHCS leaders, community providers and health care workers sharing how they’re using Medi-Cal to help Californians experiencing homelessness and housing instability lead healthier lives.
Apr 16 | A DHCS expert shares data on redetermination's impact on Medi-Cal and future plans. The director of an LA County clinic discusses helping recipients maintain coverage. Three individuals share stories about Medi-Cal's importance to their families.
The DHCS discuss the Medi-Cal transformation and its multi-year initiative to create a better system of care. Community providers and healthcare workers will share insights on implementing EMC, Community Supports, and bridging health information gaps.
In this briefing, we focus on the importance of continuous health coverage for children ages 0-5, how gaps in health coverage and issues with Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) renewals affect families, and the potential impact of both nationwide.
Our panel explored what this transition means for health care access overall, especially for those who never had health care insurance in the past, and what LA County residents need to do to enroll.
