캘리포니아, 의료 서비스 제공자 역량 확대를 위해 1억 4,500만 달러의 지원금 지급​​ 

기금은 의료 서비스 제공자가 회원을 위한 포괄적인 개인 중심 치료 조정을 구현하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.​​ 

새크라멘토 - 캘리포니아주 의료 서비스국(DHCS)은 오늘 Medi-Cal 가입자를 위한 서비스 강화를 위해 58개 카운티의 153개 기관에 1억 4,550만 달러의 지원금을 발표했습니다. 향상된 케어 관리(ECM) 및 커뮤니티 지원은 모든 캘리포니아 주민을 위해 보다 조정되고 개인 중심적이며 공평한 의료 시스템을 구축하기 위한 DHCS의 광범위한 메디칼 혁신 프로그램인 캘리포니아 발전 및 혁신 메디칼(CalAIM)의 핵심 구성 요소입니다. 대면 치료 조정, 주택 지원 및 복잡한 요구가 있는 Medi-Cal 가입자를 위한 기타 중요한 리소스를 포함한 맞춤형 커뮤니티 기반 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 상은 지역 제공업체가 전인적 지역 사회 기반 치료를 제공할 수 있는 역량을 키울 수 있도록 지원하는 '접근성 및 의료 혁신(PATH) 역량 및 인프라, 전환, 확장 및 개발(CITED)' 이니셔티브의 일환입니다.​​ 

ECM 및 커뮤니티 지원의 확대를 지원하기 위해 DHCS는 CITED, 공동 계획 및 실행, 기술 지원 마켓플레이스를 포함한 PATH 이니셔티브를 통해 2,200개 이상의 조직에 16억 6,000만 달러 이상을 지원했습니다. 이러한 노력으로 이미 373,000명 이상의 ECM 등록자를 확보하고, 100만 건 이상의 커뮤니티 지원 서비스를 제공했으며, 2025년 초에만 전년 대비 120% 증가한 어린이와 청소년의 접근성을 크게 확대했습니다.​​ 

“PATH CITED represents a vital investment in the future of Medi-Cal and the health of California,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “By empowering local providers, many of whom serve historically under-resourced communities, we are strengthening the foundation of a more equitable, person-centered delivery system. Together, we’re creating lasting change that connects Medi-Cal members to the care and support they need to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and the partnerships that made it possible.”​​ 

Recent data show that investments like these are resulting in long-term savings for California’s Medi-Cal program. Community Supports have been proven cost-effective, reducing avoidable emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and long-term care use. By investing now, DHCS is helping ensure a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable health care system for the future.​​ 

아래의 짧은 동영상을 통해 과거 수상자들이 PATH CITED 기금을 통해 서비스를 확장하고 직원을 고용하고 지역사회와 더 강력한 관계를 구축하는 데 어떻게 도움이 되었는지 직접 들어보세요.​​ 

이것이 중요한 이유: ECM 및 커뮤니티 지원은 대면 진료 조정, 주택 지원 및 기타 복잡한 도움이 필요한 Medi-Cal 가입자를 위한 기타 필수 리소스를 포함한 맞춤형 커뮤니티 기반 서비스를 제공합니다. PATH CITED는 ECM 및 커뮤니티 지원 제공자가 회원 커뮤니티를 위해 현지에서 조정된 치료를 제공할 수 있도록 역량을 전환, 확장 및 개발할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 수상자는 기금을 다음 용도로 사용합니다:​​ 

• 새로운 직원을 고용하여 아웃리치 및 커뮤니티 기반 ECM 서비스를 제공하세요.​​ 
• 정신 건강 및 약물 사용 장애 치료를 포함한 외래 환자 임상 서비스를 지원합니다.​​ 
• 환자가 Medi-Cal 혜택 및 서비스를 이용할 수 있도록 IT 장비를 구매합니다.​​ 
• ECM과 커뮤니티 지원을 제공하는 단체 간의 건강 정보 교환을 지원합니다.​​ 
• 모니터링 및 데이터 보고를 위한 시스템을 개선하세요.​​ 

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “ECM and Community Supports are transforming how we care for Medi-Cal members with diverse and often intensive needs,” said Susan Philip, Deputy Director of DHCS’ Health Care Delivery Systems. “Just like in prior PATH CITED rounds, we are investing in the infrastructure and workforce that make whole-person care possible, ensuring that providers have the tools they need to deliver timely, compassionate, and coordinated care.”​​ 

“Thanks to PATH CITED support, Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara has turned an idea into a thriving clinic that continues to expand its reach and impact,” said Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Interim CEO Stephanie R. Drake, PhD. “The Integrated Health Clinic is a model for collaborative, patient-centered care, bridging critical gaps in services and ensuring that Medi-Cal members receive the timely, high-quality, and compassionate care they deserve.”​​ 

“We did not have the staffing to follow up with people once they were housed, which led to more instability,” said Ronni Duncan, Care Management Manager at Adventist Health, a CITED awardee from previous rounds. “PATH CITED funds have allowed us to expand staffing, fill service gaps, and let case managers focus on their specific roles. Most of all, these programs have helped build community and provide hope and healing to people who may not have had access to the healing support we offer.”​​ 

“Thanks to PATH CITED funding, we are building a growing team of skilled case managers to meet our patients where they are – in homes, coffee shops, and throughout their communities to build trust and transform care,” said Jeniffer Zamora, Community Health Program Manager at Peach Tree Health, a CITED awardee from previous rounds.​​ 

“Supported by PATH CITED funding, Rady Children’s Hospital’s ECM program has expanded from San Diego County to also serve Riverside County,” said Russell Gagui, ECM Manager at Rady Children’s Hospital, a CITED Round 2 awardee. “As we grow, we remain committed to the principles that make pediatric ECM work: hiring from within the communities we serve, designing systems that support families’ real-world needs, and centering every effort around improving the lives of children with complex medical and social needs.” 
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“Through the CITED grants, we have been able to expand access to recuperative care and strengthen care coordination by hiring additional staff as well as updating our internal data systems, which has allowed us more time to focus on the acute needs of our clients,” said Tracy Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of Rooted Life, a CITED Round 3 awardee. “CITED grants have been pivotal in allowing us to create robust program where we can focus on the stability and recovery of our clients.”

HOW WE GOT HERE: PATH is a five-year, $1.85 billion initiative launched in 2022, providing funds for community-based organizations, county agencies, hospitals, Tribes, and other community providers to support improved health care management and delivery through the Medi-Cal system. Recipients of PATH CITED awards are committed to serving historically under-resourced and underserved populations.​​ 

WHAT’S NEXT: Round 4 is the final PATH CITED funding round. DHCS will continue to listen to Medi-Cal members and providers to improve service delivery, making care more accessible, effective, and responsive to California’s diverse communities. This also includes utilizing the other PATH workstreams to listen intentionally and provide technical assistance, such as through the Technical Assistance Marketplace and the regional Collaborative Planning Implementation convenings. For more information about the PATH CITED initiative, visit the PATH website.
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