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DHCS одобрен для участия в модели доступа к клеточной и генной терапии Medi-Cal​​ 

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved DHCS’ participation in the groundbreaking Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model beginning on July 1, 2025. This multi-year initiative will expand Medi-Cal members’ access to lifesaving gene therapies for sickle cell disease (SCD), a severe genetic blood disorder that disproportionately affects people of African descent. These therapies have the potential to transform lives, and this initiative helps ensure that cost is not a barrier for Californians who need them most.​​ 

Initially, the CGT Access Model will focus on access to gene therapy treatments for people living with SCD, specifically targeting therapies like Vertex’s Casgevy and Bluebird’s Lyfgenia. It aims to improve health care outcomes for Medi-Cal members by facilitating access to transformative therapies, while managing costs through outcomes-based agreements between CMS, manufacturers, and state Medicaid agencies. DHCS will work with CMS on onboarding activities in the coming weeks and will share more detailed information as it becomes available.​​ 

Обновления программы​​ 

California’s 1115 Waiver Approvals Remain Unaffected​​ 

DHCS partners may be aware that on April 10, CMS announced it will not approve new requests from states for federal matching funds for state expenditures on Designated State Health Programs (DSHP) and Designated State Investment Programs (DSIP). These funds, approved by CMS, allow states to support health care delivery system transformations not typically covered by Medicaid.​​ 

This announcement does not affect California’s previously approved DSHP funding, including initiatives under the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) and Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) 1115 waivers, which remain federally approved and operational. Specifically, the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) initiative under CalAIM will continue. In BH-CONNECT, DSHP funds support the implementation of the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative program, which is expanding the supply and competencies of behavioral health providers who commit to serving Medi-Cal members. This initiative is designed specifically to support the Medi-Cal behavioral health workforce with strong requirements for participating in high-volume Medi-Cal provider settings and is not a general student loan repayment program.​​ 

DHCS remains committed to serving Californians with equitable access to quality health care, leading to a healthy California for all. We appreciate our Medi-Cal providers and community partners, and together we will push full steam ahead to transform our health system and improve health outcomes.​​ 

Присоединяйтесь к нашей команде​​ 

DHCS ищет талантливых и мотивированных людей на следующие должности:​​ 

• Chief of the Benefits Division (BD). The Chief of BD leads the development, implementation, and administration of medical coverage policies for health care services provided by the state’s Medi-Cal program. The Chief also oversees several specialty programs within Health Care Benefits and Eligibility, including Every Woman Counts, Prostate Cancer Treatment, and Hearing Aid Coverage for Children. Applications must be submitted by April 18.​​ 

• Chief of the Investigations Division (ID). The Chief of ID leads all investigation activities for DHCS programs, including Medi-Cal. These activities include fraud data analytics, the Medi-Cal Fraud Hotline, complaint intake, investigative audits, and provider and member fraud investigations. Additionally, the Chief of ID is responsible for developing and implementing policies and processes related to fraud, waste, and abuse investigations under the division’s purview and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Applications must be submitted by April 25.​​ 

Департамент здравоохранения и социальных служб США (DHCS) также набирает сотрудников в бухгалтерский учет, отдел поведенческого здоровья и другие отделы. Для получения более подробной информации посетите веб-сайт CalCareers.
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Предстоящие встречи заинтересованных сторон и вебинары​​ 

DHCS публикует предстоящие публичные встречи в Календаре мероприятий. 
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Традиционные практики здравоохранения приносят пользу​​ 

On April 22, DHCS will present an overview of Behavioral Health Information Notice (BHIN) 25-007 – Traditional Health Care Practices Benefit Implementation at the Tribal and Indian Health Program Representatives meeting (1 to 4 p.m. PDT, advance registration required). The presentation is open to the public and will review policy guidance to support Indian Health Care Providers and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System counties in implementing this new benefit. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance to traditionalhealing@dhcs.ca.gov with the subject line “Traditional Health Care Practices Implementation.” For questions about traditional health care practices or this BHIN, please email traditionalhealing@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

DHCS hosts the quarterly Tribal and Indian Health Program Representatives meeting to facilitate early engagement and discussion with Tribal partners on the development of DHCS initiatives that specifically impact Tribes, Indian health programs, and American Indian Medi-Cal members. For more information, please see the Indian Health Program webpage.
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Избранная семья, часть 2: Контрацепция и фертильность для трансгендеров и людей с разной гендерной принадлежностью​​  

5 мая с 10 до 11:30 PDT, DHCS проведет вебинар «Избранная семья, часть 2: Контрацепция и фертильность для трансгендеров и людей с разным гендерным разнообразием» (требуется предварительная регистрация). Трансгендерные и гендерно-разнообразные люди (TGD) представляют собой растущую подгруппу пациентов, но многие из них продолжают сообщать о нехватке знаний у поставщиков услуг, когда речь заходит о здоровье TGD. В ходе этой сессии будут рассмотрены терминология и основные компетенции в области здравоохранения, представленные в Части 1 этой серии вебинаров, а также рассмотрены научно обоснованные рекомендации по консультированию по вопросам контрацепции, фертильности и построения семьи. Если вы не сможете присутствовать на вебинаре, стенограмма и запись вебинара, а также дополнительные ресурсы будут доступны на сайте Family PACT позднее.
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Консультативный комитет заинтересованных сторон (SAC)/Совещание поведенческого здоровья (BH)-SAC​​ 

21 мая с 9:30 до 15:00 по тихоокеанскому времени DHCS проведет гибридную встречу SAC/BH-SAC (для участия онлайн и лично требуется предварительная регистрация) по адресу 1700 K Street (конференц-зал на первом этаже 17.1014), Сакраменто. SAC предоставляет DHCS ценную информацию и отзывы об усилиях по обеспечению равного доступа к качественной медицинской помощи. BH-SAC предоставляет DHCS информацию об инициативах в области поведенческого здоровья и был создан в рамках постоянных усилий по интеграции поведенческого здоровья в более широкую систему здравоохранения. Повестка дня и другие материалы встречи будут опубликованы по мере приближения даты встречи. Для получения дополнительной информации отправьте электронное письмо по адресу SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov или BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov.
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На случай, если вы это пропустили​​ 

Предложение 35: Закон о защите доступа к здравоохранению (SAC)​​  

Today, DHCS held the first Protect Access to Health Care Act-SAC meeting. This committee is responsible for advising DHCS on developing and implementing components of the Protect Access to Health Care Act of 2024 (Proposition 35). This meeting marked the beginning of the formal stakeholder consultation process required under Proposition 35. Please see the Protect Access to Health Care Act-SAC webpage for more information about the meeting. Also, to help clarify the facts about California’s Managed Care Organization Tax and outline how Proposition 35 implementation is progressing, DHCS published frequently asked questions. For general inquiries, please email DHCSPAHCA@dhcs.ca.gov.
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Открыто: Предоставление доступа и трансформация здравоохранения (PATH) Переход, расширение и развитие инфраструктуры (CITED) Раунд 4 Заявка​​ 

On January 6, DHCS opened the PATH CITED Round 4 application window, which includes funding opportunities to support the implementation of the new transitional rent Community Support. The PATH CITED initiative provides funding to build the capacity and infrastructure of on-the-ground partners, including community-based organizations, hospitals, county agencies, Tribes, and others, to successfully participate in Medi-Cal. All organizations providing the transitional rent Community Support must do so in partnership with their county behavioral health department. To demonstrate this partnership, all CITED applicants planning to request funding to support the transitional rent Community Support must also submit a Letter of Support in collaboration with the county behavioral health department.​​ 

Крайний срок подачи заявок на финансирование PATH CITED Round 4 — 23:59 по тихоокеанскому времени 2 мая, 2025. Руководящий документ и заявка доступны на веб-странице PATH CITED. Пожалуйста, отправляйте любые вопросы на cited@ca-path.com.

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