Reuniones de partes interesadas y seminarios web
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Reunión del Comité Asesor de Partes Interesadas en Salud Conductual (BH-SAC)
On October 21, DHCS will host the next BH-SAC meeting via webinar. The meeting is expected to include updates on the 1115 and 1915(b) waivers, COVID-19 vaccination disparities in Medi-Cal, and DHCS’ plans for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The meeting will also provide updates on DHCS’ major initiatives crosswalk, CalAIM behavioral health initiatives, sexual orientation gender identity data collection and compliance with Assembly Bill 959 (Chapter 565, Statutes of 2015), and behavioral health infrastructure planning. The purpose of the BH-SAC is to advise DHCS on the behavioral health delivery system. This includes behavioral health, prevention, treatment, recovery services, and related waivers for mental health and SUD services. For more information about the BH-SAC, visit the DHCS website.
Grupo de Trabajo Asesor Involucrado en la Justicia de CalAIM
En octubre de 2021, el DHCS, en asociación con el Departamento de Correcciones y Rehabilitación de California (CDCR, por sus siglas en inglés), llevará a cabo la primera reunión virtual del Grupo de Trabajo Asesor de Justicia de CalAIM. Las reuniones de los grupos de trabajo continuarán hasta julio de 2023. La membresía del grupo de trabajo estará compuesta por partes interesadas y socios clave identificados a través de los programas piloto de Whole Person Care, los programas de Medi-Cal existentes relacionados con la justicia y los comentarios públicos de demostración de la Sección 1115 de CalAIM. Los miembros constarán de 40 a 45 personas para facilitar un entorno de trabajo sólido de intercambio de información.
El DHCS y el CDCR establecieron el Grupo de Trabajo Asesor Involucrado en la Justicia de CalAIM para garantizar la opinión de las partes interesadas sobre la política y el diseño operativo de múltiples iniciativas de CalAIM involucradas en la justicia que entrarán en vigencia el 1de enero de 2023. Estas iniciativas incluyen: exigir a todos los condados que implementen procesos de solicitud de Medi-Cal en las cárceles del condado y en los centros correccionales juveniles; garantizar que las personas elegibles involucradas en la justicia reciban servicios selectos de Medi-Cal en el período de 90 días antes de la liberación de la prisión, la cárcel o el centro correccional juvenil; facilitar las derivaciones y los enlaces a los servicios de salud conductual para las poblaciones involucradas en la justicia después de la liberación en la comunidad; y coordinar el reingreso a la comunidad, lo que incluye proporcionar conexiones con clínicas de transición, apoyos comunitarios y una mejor administración de la atención.
In addition to DHCS and CDCR, workgroup members are recognized stakeholders/experts in their fields, including the following justice-involved organizations: Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health, SEIU California, California State Sheriff’s Association, Chief Probation Officers of California, and Board of State and Community Corrections. Other members represent counties, behavioral health associations, providers, health plans, information technology systems, Whole Person Care pilots, tribal health programs, community-based organizations, and stakeholders/consumers. More information will be available on the DHCS website in the coming weeks.
Reuniones del Grupo de Trabajo de Servicios y Apoyos Administrados a Largo Plazo (MLTSS) y de Integración Dual de CalAIM
On October 13, DHCS will hold the CalAIM MLTSS and Duals Integration Workgroup meeting via webinar. Agenda items include a review of policy updates regarding care coordination requirements and beneficiary notifications for the transition of Cal MediConnect to a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan structure. Please register for the October 13 meeting. This workgroup meeting is open to the public. Background materials, transcripts, and video recordings of the previous workgroup meetings, along with additional information about the workgroup, are posted on the DHCS website.
California Children’s Services (CCS) Advisory Group (AG) Meeting
On October 27, DHCS will host the next CCS AG virtual meeting. Agenda topics will include Whole Model Child and classic CCS dashboards, CalAIM updates, CCS quality monitoring, and other brief updates. To view CCS AG meeting agendas, presentations, webinar information, and meeting materials, please visit the DHCS website.
Grupo de Trabajo del Modelo de Cuidado de Crianza
The September 24 workgroup meeting was postponed, and a new meeting date will be announced later. DHCS and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will use feedback provided during previous workgroup meetings to develop a foster care model of care proposal and present it to the workgroup during the next scheduled meeting. For more information about this workgroup, visit the DHCS website. Email questions to CalAIMFoster@dhcs.ca.gov.
Reunión del Grupo de Trabajo de Partes Interesadas (CFSW) de Medi-Cal
On November 5, DHCS will host the next CFSW meeting via WebEx. Additional information about the workgroup is available on the DHCS website.
Reunión de partes interesadas de Medi-Cal Dental Los Ángeles
On November 18, DHCS will host the next Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles Stakeholder meeting virtually. The purpose of the meeting is for Los Angeles County stakeholders to provide input on how DHCS can best perform oversight of and guide its dental program to improve dental utilization rates and the delivery of oral health and dental care services, including prevention and education services within dental managed care and FFS dental. Additional information is available on the DHCS website.
Foros públicos de Medi-Cal Rx
With the scheduled January 1, 2022, go-live date for Medi-Cal Rx, DHCS has resumed holding public forums. Information about upcoming public forum webinars will be posted on the DHCS website. For questions or comments related to Medi-Cal Rx, please email RxCarveOut@dhcs.ca.gov.
Audiencia Pública sobre los Requisitos de Inscripción para las Farmacias que Brindan Servicios del Programa de Prevención de la Diabetes (DPP)
On September 28, DHCS held a public hearing via webinar to discuss proposed changes to enrollment requirements and procedures for pharmacies already enrolled in the Medi-Cal program that want to provide DPP services. Stakeholders submitted questions and suggestions during the hearing; written comments were accepted that day until 5 p.m. Based on the public comments received, DHCS will publish the final bulletin on the Medi-Cal and DHCS websites. The changes will become effective 30 days after publication.
Reunión del Comité Asesor de Partes Interesadas (SAC)
On October 21, DHCS will host the next SAC meeting via webinar. The meeting is expected to include updates on the 1115 and 1915(b) waivers, COVID-19 vaccination disparities in Medi-Cal, DHCS’ plans for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and an update on the managed care procurement. The meeting will also provide updates on DHCS’ major initiatives crosswalk, CalAIM implementation, and the Comprehensive Quality Strategy and Health Equity Roadmap. SAC members are recognized stakeholders/experts in their fields, including member advocacy organizations and representatives of various Medi-Cal provider groups. For more information about the SAC, visit the DHCS website.
Reunión del Grupo de Trabajo Asesor de Telesalud
On September 22, DHCS held the first of three Telehealth Stakeholder Advisory Workgroup meetings. Pursuant to AB 133 (Chapter 143, Statutes of 2021), the workgroup meets to address utilization management and billing protocols for telehealth coverage in the Medi-Cal program. This workgroup will be conducted remotely. The public will be able to join the meeting in listen-only mode and offer their comments toward the end. Information about the meeting is available on the DHCS website.
Reunión del Programa de Salud de las Tribus y los Indígenas
On October 28, DHCS will host a virtual meeting for Tribes and Indian Health Program representatives. The invitation and webinar registration information are posted to the DHCS website.