DHCS Stakeholder News – August 4, 2023
인기 뉴스
메디칼 갱신 데이터 웨비나
On August 7, from 3 to 4 p.m., DHCS will virtually host a webinar on the new DHCS continuous coverage unwinding data dashboard (advance registration required) to discuss data for June 2023 Medi-Cal renewals, the first month of California’s redeterminations since the end of the federal continuous coverage requirement on March 31. These data will include initial disenrollments from Medi-Cal eligibility renewals that occurred on July 1. Annual redeterminations will continue monthly, with the last eligibility renewal under the continuous coverage requirement occurring in May 2024, followed by a return to the normal annual renewal process.
BH-CONNECT 및 CalAIM 과도기 임대료 서비스 공청회
On August 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., DHCS will host the first public hearing (advance registration required) to solicit stakeholder comments on the California Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration and proposed amendment to the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Section 1115 demonstration related to transitional rent services. The public hearing will take place in person and have online video streaming and telephonic conference capabilities to ensure accessibility. Please view the “In Case You Missed It” section below for additional details on BH-CONNECT and CalAIM transitional rent services. Please email your questions to 1115Waiver@dhcs.ca.gov.
ECM 및 커뮤니티 지원 웨비나
DHCS will host two virtual webinars (advance registration required) for all stakeholders to provide an overview of the progress of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports implementation and to discuss important policy refinements and areas of reinforcement. The webinars will cover a range of topics, including eligibility, referrals and authorizations, provider networks, payment, market awareness, and data exchange. Key insights from the ECM and Community Supports calendar year 2022 implementation report will also be unveiled:
- 1년차 이후의 ECM: 시행 경과 및 정책 개선, 8월 14일 오후 2시부터 3시까지.
- 1년차 이후의 커뮤니티 지원: 구현 진행 상황 및 정책 개선, 8월 18일 오전 9시 30분부터 10시 30분까지.
For more information, visit the ECM and Community Supports webpage. For questions, please email CalAIMECMILOS@dhcs.ca.gov.
치과 매니지드 케어(DMC) 제안요청서(RFP)
On August 3, DHCS released the Medi-Cal DMC RFP for Sacramento and Los Angeles counties, with responses due no later than 4 p.m. on October 6, 2023. This contract will provide positive changes to the Medi-Cal DMC program. Recognizing the historical shortcomings of DMC plan performance, DHCS worked diligently to ensure there is a revised and comprehensive reform of California’s DMC contracts. DHCS is committed to improving Medi-Cal members’ oral health care delivery and experience—ensuring members have access to person-centered, equity-focused, and data-driven dental care. As a result, Medi-Cal’s DMC contracts will include:
- The Quality Improvement and Oral Health Equity Transformation Program to assess and evaluate DMC plan performance and practices and develop recommendations and implement best practices under a continuous quality improvement methodology. There is engagement at multiple levels of the plan, including Medi-Cal members, plan governing board members, local oral health programs, and others. The program will also engage oral health community advisory committees to develop and implement best practices for the DMC plans’ activities.
- Accountability and commitment to compliance, including monitoring and overseeing delegated entities. The goal is to ensure that members receive high-quality care and have equitable access to services through robust compliance, monitoring, and oversight of all delegated entities. DMC plans will be held accountable for quality of care at all levels of delegation. This will include justifying the use of delegated entities and subcontractors to ensure that the member’s experience and outcomes are front and center.
- Increased focus on integrating medical and dental care. Providers are empowered to educate members about preventive services for oral health, using data-driven metrics to monitor the efficacy of the DMC plan’s and medical plan’s efforts. Members will benefit from medical-dental care coordination of focused member outreach from a plan to a member when the plan receives data that an emergency room visit related to oral health has occurred. Members will also receive more information to help them choose the best plan for their families and/or individual needs. Plans will be required to regularly report publicly on access, quality improvement, and oral health equity activities, including performance and consumer satisfaction.
DHCS는 현재 로스앤젤레스 카운티의 PHP(선불형 의료 보험) 프로그램과 새크라멘토 카운티의 GMC(지리적 관리 의료) 프로그램에 따라 세 개의 DMC 플랜과 계약을 맺고 있습니다. RFP는 새크라멘토 카운티의 GMC와 로스앤젤레스 카운티의 PHP를 계속 운영할 계획인 DMC를 위한 것입니다. RFP의 예상 계약 체결일은 2024년 1월이며, 그 직후 계약 준비 기간이 시작됩니다. DHCS는 1월 2024일에 시작될 것으로 예상되는 계약 운영 기간 54개월에 대해 상한 요율을 설정합니다.
프로그램 업데이트
아동 및 청소년 행동 건강 이니셔티브(CYBHI) 보조금 지원 가능
On August 7, DHCS will release a Request for Application (RFA) seeking proposals from various individuals, organizations, and agencies for the third round of grant funding, totaling $60 million, to scale evidence-based practices and community-defined evidence practices (EBP/CDEP) for early childhood wraparound services. The application deadline is October 6 at 5 p.m. Details are posted on the DHCS EBP/CDEP website.
Also, on July 31, the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC), in partnership with DHCS, released a separate RFA seeking proposals for the fourth round of grant funding, totaling $50 million, to scale youth-driven EBPs and CDEPs. MHSOAC will host a Bidders Conference webinar on August 9, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to walk through the RFA and provide applicants the opportunity to ask questions about the procurement process and to obtain clarification on any component of the RFA. For this RFA, applications must be submitted electronically to the MHSOAC via e-mail to procurements@mhsoac.ca.gov by September 15 at 3 p.m. Please email any questions to procurements@mhsoac.ca.gov.
For all other questions about CYBHI EBP/CDEP grants, please contact DHCS at CYBHI@dhcs.ca.gov. For additional information, please see DHCS’ CYBHI webpage, which includes the CYBHI EBP/CDEP Grant Strategy that highlights DHCS’ overall strategy to scale EBPs/CDEPs across multiple funding rounds.
약물 낙태에 대한 공중보건 비상사태(PHE) 정책 설명 게시하기
On August 1, DHCS updated its policies on medication abortions. Under this new policy, providers may be reimbursed for medication abortions through 77 gestational days for services provided on or after July 1. In addition, DHCS made permanent COVID-19 flexibilities, including those that allowed the use of telehealth modalities for services without payment reduction when providing medication abortions. For more information about Medi-Cal’s abortion policies, please see the Medi-Cal Provider Manual for Abortion and the Post-PHE Policy Clarification for Medication Abortion news article.
인구 건강 관리 이니셔티브: 기반 구축 구현 가이드 시리즈 출시
DHCS is pleased to share progress updates on the Population Health Management Initiative (PHMI), a California partnership between DHCS, Kaiser Permanente, and community health centers. The goal is that each participating community health center will focus on a common set of priority measures and specific populations, including children, pregnant people, people with behavioral health conditions, and adults living with chronic conditions and preventive care needs. The common set of priority measures directly align with the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Alternative Payment Methodology, which is a new payment system that seeks to transform the care provided through community health centers.
As of July 31, PHMI has launched the executive summaries of the Building the Foundation Implementation Guide series, which previews four implementation guides for primary care practices in California. These guides serve as an organized quality improvement strategy, with the goal of supporting substantive cultural, technological, and process changes that improve population-based care. The first version of these guides will be made available this fall.
For more information about PHMI, visit www.phminitiative.com. To receive quarterly newsletter updates about PHMI, sign up here.
Medi-Cal Rx
On August 4, the next wave of reinstatement will occur. Phase IV, Lift 1 will be the first lift impacting claims utilization management for members 22 years of age and older. The claim edits will be reinstated for Product/Service Not Covered for Patient Age, Product/Service Not Covered for Patient Gender, and Brand Drug/Specific Labeler Code Required. Pharmacy providers will also receive supplemental messaging with the reject codes.
팀에 합류하세요
DHCS is hiring for our fiscal, human resources, legal, auditing, health policy, and information technology teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.
DHCS is dedicated to preserving and improving the overall health and well-being of all Californians. DHCS’ mission is to provide the most vulnerable residents with equitable access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, and is currently transforming the Medi-Cal program to make sure it provides the care Californians need to live healthier, happier lives.
예정된 이해관계자 회의 및 웨비나
건강 등록 네비게이터 프로젝트 이해관계자 회의
On August 7, from 1 to 2:30 pm, the DHCS Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators Project will host their next quarterly stakeholder meeting. The Navigators Project team will provide updates on project activities. For more information, visit the Navigators Project website.
CYBHI 웨비나
On August 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., DHCS will virtually host a CYBHI webinar (advance registration required) to keep stakeholders apprised of DHCS’ progress in implementing various CYBHI work streams and to share CYBHI updates, including a walkthrough of the EBP/CDEP Round 3 RFA. Key attendees include youth, parents, family members, behavioral health providers, Medi-Cal managed care plans, county behavioral health departments, commercial health plans, education, and other cross-sector partners.
의료 제공자 및 청각 전문가를 위한 어린이 보청기 보장 프로그램(HACCP) 웨비나
On September 14, from 12 to 1 p.m., DHCS will host a HACCP webinar (advance registration required) to share information with providers to help pediatric patients and their families maximize HACCP benefits. The training session will address program requirements for families to apply for coverage and the claims submission process for audiologists, otolaryngologists, physicians, and their office staff.
놓친 경우를 대비하여
BH-CONNECT 및 CalAIM 과도기 임대 서비스
0}년 2023월 1일, DHCS는 30일간의 공개 의견 수렴 기간을 시작하여 새로운 섹션 1115 데모 요청인 BH-CONNECT 데모에 대한 피드백을 요청했습니다. 또한 DHCS는 과도기 임대 서비스와 관련된 CalAIM 섹션 1115 데모에 대한 수정안에 대한 피드백을 요청하기 위해 30일간의 공개 의견 수렴 기간을 시작했습니다. 두 가지 모두 공개 의견 수렴 기간은 8월 31, 2023일까지입니다.
BH-CONNECT 배경
The BH-CONNECT demonstration builds upon unprecedented investments and policy transformations currently underway in California that are designed to expand access to community-based behavioral health care and improve outcomes for Medi-Cal members living with the most significant mental health and substance use needs. California has invested more than $10 billion and is implementing landmark policy reforms to strengthen the behavioral health care continuum. California’s proposed goal for the BH-CONNECT demonstration is to complement and amplify these major behavioral health initiatives to establish a robust continuum of community-based behavioral health care services and improve access, equity, and quality for Medi-Cal members living with SMI and SED, particularly populations experiencing disparities in behavioral health care and outcomes. The BH-CONNECT demonstration aims to expand Medi-Cal service coverage, drive performance improvement, and support fidelity implementation for key interventions proven to improve outcomes for Medi-Cal members experiencing the greatest inequities, including children and youth involved in child welfare, individuals with lived experience with the criminal justice system, and individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
CALAIM 과도기 임대료 개정 배경
중요한 전환기에 있거나 고위험 기준을 충족하는 Medi-Cal 가입자의 복지 및 건강 결과를 개선하기 위해 DHCS는 노숙자이거나 노숙 위험이 있고 시설 치료 수준에서 전환하는 적격 개인에게 최대 6개월의 과도기 임대 서비스를 제공하기 위해 CalAIM 섹션 1115 시범 프로그램의 개정을 모색하고 있습니다, 공동 주거 환경, 교정 시설, 아동 복지 시스템, 회복 치료 시설, 단기 입원 후 주택, 과도기 주택, 노숙자 쉼터 또는 임시 주택, 보호되지 않은 노숙자 또는 풀 서비스 파트너십(FSP) 프로그램 기준을 충족하는 사람들입니다. 과도기적 임대 서비스는 6개월 이내의 기간 동안 제공되며, 비용 효율적이어야 하고, 임상 및 기타 건강 관련 사회적 요구 기준에 따라 의학적으로 적절하다고 판단되는 경우에만 제공됩니다. 과도기적 임대료 서비스는 Medi-Cal 매니지 케어 플랜이 제공하고 Medi-Cal 가입자가 자발적으로 이용할 수 있습니다.
Please visit the DHCS BH-CONNECT webpage and DHCS CalAIM 1115 Demonstration & 1915(b) Waiver webpage for background information, links to public comment materials, and information about how to provide feedback during the public comment period.
메디칼 치과 서비스를 위한 캘리포니아 스마일 캠페인
On July 25, DHCS issued a news release in English and Spanish to promote the Sealants for a Healthy Smile (SHS) statewide push to encourage parents and guardians to protect their children’s dental health by utilizing their Medi-Cal Dental benefits and scheduling dental checkups for sealant applications. Subsequent stops of the mobile van tour will continue on August 11 in Trinity County, August 17-18 in Mono County, and August 29 in Colusa County. To reach and inform parents in the Central Valley, Smile, California partnered with Radio Bilingüe, a leading Latino public radio network, to run promotional programming through September.
To disseminate resources and information (fact sheet, infographic, and coloring sheet) to Medi-Cal members statewide, Smile, California outreach representatives are identifying and participating in in-person opportunities within their assigned regions during the promotion period. Representatives will assist with provider referrals, distribute relevant Smile, California resources, and promote Medi-Cal Dental covered services at community events, such as health fairs, parent nights, and back-to-school/open house events.