STATEWIDE PATH CITED INVESTMENTS DELIVER RESULTS ACROSS CALIFORNIA
139 Community Organizations Complete Projects, Strengthening Medi-Cal Care
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 Txhim kho Kev Tswj Xyuas Kev Kho Mob (ECM) thiab Kev Txhawb Zej Zog , 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.
ECM and Community Supports are transforming Medi-Cal by keeping people with complex health needs out of emergency rooms, nursing homes, and homelessness. These services provide hands-on care coordination and practical supports—like housing navigation, medically tailored meals, and home modifications—that help members manage chronic conditions and recover safely at home. By addressing both medical and social needs, ECM and Community Supports prevent crises before they happen, improving health outcomes and reducing costly hospital visits.
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.
- In Los Angeles County, the Alcoholism Center for Women supported 275 individuals between January 2023 and June 2025 through ECM, including one client who overcame homelessness and substance use disorder to become a certified cosmetologist with stable housing and employment.
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Approximately 98,000 adults and 30,700 youth received ECM services.
- About 97,000 Medi-Cal members accessed Community Supports.
- More than 4,100 new staff were hired and trained, including care managers, and outreach workers, strengthening the capacity of local organizations to provide whole-person care.
- 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.
POB ZEB: 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 .