DHCS Stakeholder News Update – April 22, 2022
Minamahal naming mga Stakeholder,
Ang Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) ay nagbibigay ng update na ito ng mga makabuluhang pag-unlad patungkol sa mga programa ng DHCS.
Draft Population Health Management (PHM) Strategy at Roadmap
Next week, DHCS will release the draft PHM Strategy and Roadmap for public comment. As a cornerstone of CalAIM, the PHM program will launch in January 2023. It will establish a cohesive, statewide approach that ensures all Medi-Cal members have access to a comprehensive program that leads to longer and healthier lives; improved health outcomes; and health equity. The draft PHM Strategy and Roadmap document describes DHCS’ vision for PHM, outlining key policy initiatives and accountability mechanisms, defining and describing PHM concepts and terminology, and detailing requirements for Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) for 2023 and 2024. The draft PHM Strategy and Roadmap will be available on the DHCS CalAIM Population Health Management webpage for public comment. Written comments must be submitted to CalAIM@dhcs.ca.gov by 5 p.m. PDT on Monday, May 16, 2022.
On April 26, DHCS will host the next PHM Advisory Group meeting. Members of the public may attend, and registration is required. DHCS will also host a public webinar focused on the PHM Service later this spring. More details will be posted on the CalAIM Population Health Management webpage.
Pagpopondo ng Biden Administration Awards sa DHCS para Palakasin ang Mga Serbisyo sa Call Center ng Krisis
Noong Abril 19, ang Department of Health and Human Services, sa pamamagitan ng Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ay nagbigay ng halos $105 milyon bilang grant funding sa 54 na estado at teritoryo bago ang paglipat ng Hulyo sa 988 na dialing code para sa National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Nakatanggap ang DHCS ng halos $14.5 milyon para pahusayin ang mga rate ng pagtugon, pataasin ang kapasidad, at tiyaking mabilis na iruruta ang mga tawag sa mga lokal na call center para sa mga taong nangangailangan. Maaari ding gamitin ng DHCS ang pagpopondo upang bumuo ng workforce na kinakailangan para sa pagpapahusay ng lokal na tugon sa text at chat, sa pakikipagtulungan sa network ng call center ng California Lifeline.
Until the formal launch of 988 in July 2022, anyone in mental health crisis or emotional distress should call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-TALK (8255). People not in crisis who are seeking treatment options for mental health conditions should visit findtreatment.samhsa.gov or call 1(800) 662-HELP (4357). More information is available on the SAMHSA website.