一月 27, 2026​​ 

139 個社區組織完成專案，強化加州醫療保險照護​​ 

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 和社區支援正在改變 Medi-Cal，讓有複雜健康需求的人遠離急診室、療養院和無家可歸者。這些服務提供親自動手的照護協調和實際支援，例如住家導覽、醫療量身訂做的膳食和居家改裝，協助會員管理慢性疾病並在家裡安全地康復。透過滿足醫療和社會需求，ECM 和社區支援可在危機發生之前加以預防，從而改善健康狀況並減少昂貴的醫院就診次數。​​  

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.​​  
• 在洛杉磯縣，婦女酒精中毒中心透過 ECM 項目，在 2023 年 1 月至 2025 年 6 月期間為 275 人提供了支持，其中包括一位克服了無家可歸和藥物濫用障礙的客戶，她最終成為一名合格的美容師，並擁有了穩定的住房和工作。​​ 

BY THE NUMBERS:​​ 

• 約有 98,000 名成人和 30,700 名青少年接受了 ECM 服務。​​  
• 約有 97,000 名 Medi-Cal 會員使用社區支援服務。​​  
• 雇用並培訓了 4,100 多名新員工，包括照護經理和外展工作者，強化當地組織提供全人照護的能力。​​  
• 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.​​  

第二輪專案預計將於今年年初定案，延續此一趨勢。 迄今為止，DHCS 已透過其 PATH 計畫，包括 CITED、協作規劃與執行、司法介入能力建構計畫和技術協助市場等，向 2,200 多個組織提供了超過 16.6 億美元的獎金。​​  

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