27de enero de 2026​​ 

139 organizaciones comunitarias completan proyectos, fortaleciendo la atención médica de Medi-Cal​​ 

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today announced a major milestone in Medi-Cal transformation: 139 organizations have successfully completed Round 1 projects under the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH)  Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion, and Development (CITED) grants. These organizations completed capacity-building projects designed to strengthen their ability to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, cornerstones of DHCS’ commitment to build a more equitable, person-centered Medi-Cal delivery system under California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM).​​   

“PATH CITED Round 1 shows what’s possible when we invest in community-driven solutions,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “These projects are improving access and coordination while laying the foundation for a Medi-Cal system that is more responsive, inclusive, and equitable for all Californians.”​​  

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CALIFORNIANS: Across the state, these projects expanded ECM and Community Supports by training hundreds of new staff, including care managers and outreach workers, investing in electronic health records to improve care coordination, and developing peer-led outreach models while hosting hundreds of community events to build trust with populations that have historically faced barriers to accessing care. Together, these efforts are creating a stronger, more equitable Medi-Cal delivery system that meets members where they are and delivers whole-person, community-based care.​​  

Los ECM y los apoyos comunitarios están transformando Medi-Cal al evitar que las personas con necesidades de salud complejas acudan a las salas de urgencias, los asilos y se queden sin hogar. Estos servicios brindan coordinación de atención práctica y apoyo práctico (como búsqueda de vivienda, comidas médicamente adaptadas y modificaciones en el hogar) que ayudan a los miembros a controlar enfermedades crónicas y recuperar de manera segura en casa. Al abordar tanto las necesidades médicas como las sociales, ECM y Community Supports previenen las crisis antes de que ocurran, mejorando los resultados de salud y reduciendo las costosas visitas al hospital.​​  

REAL IMPACT: A new video (above) showcases the voices of Round 1 awardees discussing the impact of these funds on their ability to serve Medi-Cal members. From expanding behavioral health services to launching innovative outreach programs, these stories highlight how local partners are becoming Medi-Cal providers and driving change that will result in lasting health benefits for Californians. Some successful projects include:​​  

• In Humboldt County, Arcata House Partnership hired and trained community health workers, opened new office space, and launched services that help people stay housed.​​  
• En el condado de Los Angeles , el Centro de Alcoholismo para Mujeres apoyó a 275 personas entre enero de 2023 y junio de 2025 a través de ECM, incluyendo una clienta que superó la falta de hogar y el trastorno por consumo de sustancias para convertir en cosmetóloga certificada con vivienda estable y empleo​​ 

BY THE NUMBERS:​​ 

• Aproximadamente 98.000 adultos y 30.700 jóvenes recibieron servicios de ECM.​​  
• Alrededor de 97,000 afiliados a Medi-Cal tuvieron acceso a los apoyos comunitarios.​​  
• Se contrataron y capacitaron a más de 4.100 nuevos empleados, incluidos administradores de atención y trabajadores de extensión comunitaria, lo que fortaleció la capacidad de las organizaciones locales para brindar atención integral a la persona.​​  
• At least 10 counties, including Del Norte, Humboldt, and Modoc, began providing ECM and Community Supports for the first time, bringing CalAIM’s whole-person care approach to areas that had zero access just months earlier.​​  

BACKGROUND: Launched in early 2023, PATH CITED Round 1 awarded $203 million in grant funding to a diverse group of organizations, community-based organizations, county agencies, Tribal entities, hospitals, and Medi-Cal managed care plan partners to expedite adoption of new services, contract directly with plans, and implement billing systems for innovative care models. These investments help new and existing providers integrate into the Medi-Cal system and sustain services beyond PATH funding.​​  

LOOKING AHEAD: DHCS extends its deepest gratitude to all Round 1 awardees for their dedication, innovation, and commitment to improving the lives of Medi-Cal members. These organizations have built trust, expanded access, and laid the groundwork for lasting change in communities across California. To explore more impact stories, visit the PATH CITED website or email questions to cited@ca-path.com.​​  

Se espera que los proyectos de la segunda ronda se finalicen a principios de este año, manteniendo este impulso. Hasta la fecha, DHCS ha otorgado más de 1.660 millones de dólares a más de 2.200 organizaciones a través de sus iniciativas PATH, incluyendo CITED, Planificación e Implementación Colaborativa, Programde Desarrollo de Capacidades Implicadas en la Justiciay Mercado de Asistencia Técnica.​​  

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