一月27 ， 2026​​ 

139 个社区组织完成项目，加强 Medi-Cal 护理​​ 

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.​​  

ECM 和社区支持正在改变加州医疗保险，使有复杂健康需求的人远离急诊室、养老院和无家可归者。这些服务提供手把手的护理协调和实际支持，如住房导航、医疗定制膳食和家居改造，帮助会员管理慢性疾病并在家中安全康复。通过满足医疗和社会需求，ECM 和社区支持可防患于未然，从而改善健康状况，减少昂贵的医院就诊次数。​​  

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.​​  
• 在洛杉矶县，妇女酒精中毒中心通过 ECM 项目，在 2023 年 1 月至 2025 年 6 月期间为 275 人提供了支持，其中包括一位克服了无家可归和药物滥用障碍的客户，她最终成为一名合格的美容师，并拥有了稳定的住房和工作。​​ 

BY THE NUMBERS:​​ 

• 约有 98,000 名成年人和 30,700 名青少年接受了幼儿保育和教育服务。​​  
• 约 97,000 名 Medi-Cal 成员获得了社区支持。​​  
• 聘用和培训了 4 100 多名新员工，包括护理经理和外联工作者，加强了地方组织提供全人护理的能力。​​  
• 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.​​  

第二轮项目预计将于今年年初完成，延续这一势头。迄今为止，DHCS 已通过其 PATH 计划向 2200 多个组织拨款超过 16.6 亿美元，其中包括 CITED、合作规划和实施、司法相关能力建设计划和技术援助市场。​​  

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