Enero 27, 2026​​ 

139 na Organisasyon ng Komunidad ang Nakumpleto ang mga Proyekto, Pinapalakas ang Pangangalaga sa Medi-Cal​​ 

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 Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, 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.​​  

Binabago ng ECM at Community Supports ang Medi-Cal sa pamamagitan ng pag-iwas sa mga taong may mga kumplikadong pangangailangang pangkalusugan na makapasok sa mga emergency room, nursing home, at mga walang tirahan. Ang mga serbisyong ito ay nagbibigay ng hands-on na koordinasyon ng pangangalaga at mga praktikal na suporta—tulad ng pag-navigate sa pabahay, mga pagkaing iniayon sa medikal na pangangailangan, at mga pagbabago sa bahay—na tumutulong sa mga miyembro na pamahalaan ang mga malalang kondisyon at ligtas na gumaling sa bahay. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtugon sa mga pangangailangang medikal at panlipunan, napipigilan ng ECM at ng mga Suporta sa Komunidad ang mga krisis bago pa man ito mangyari, na nagpapabuti sa mga resulta ng kalusugan at binabawasan ang mga magastos na pagbisita sa ospital.​​  

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.​​  
• Sa Los Angeles County, sinuportahan ng Alcoholism Center for Women ang 275 indibidwal sa pagitan ng Enero 2023 at Hunyo 2025 sa pamamagitan ng ECM, kabilang ang isang kliyente na nakayanan ang kawalan ng tirahan at substance use disorder upang maging isang sertipikadong cosmetologist na may matatag na pabahay at trabaho.​​ 

BY THE NUMBERS:​​ 

• Humigit-kumulang 98,000 na nasa hustong gulang at 30,700 kabataan ang nakatanggap ng mga serbisyo ng ECM.​​  
• Humigit-kumulang 97,000 miyembro ng Medi-Cal ang naka-access sa Mga Suporta sa Komunidad.​​  
• Mahigit 4,100 bagong kawani ang kinuha at sinanay, kabilang ang mga tagapamahala ng pangangalaga, at mga outreach worker, na nagpalakas sa kapasidad ng mga lokal na organisasyon na magbigay ng pangangalaga para sa buong tao.​​  
• 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.​​  

BACKGROUND: 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.​​  

Inaasahang matatapos ang mga proyekto sa Round 2 sa unang bahagi ng taong ito, bilang pagpapatuloy ng momentum na ito. Sa ngayon, ang DHCS ay nakapagbigay na ng mahigit $1.66 bilyon sa mahigit 2,200 organisasyon sa pamamagitan ng mga inisyatibo nito sa PATH, kabilang ang CITED, Collaborative Planning and Implementation, Justice-Involved Capacity Building Program, at Technical Assistance Marketplace.​​  

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Tanggapan ng Komunikasyon​​ 
(916) 440-7660
DHCSPress@dhcs.ca.gov​​