加州撥款 1.45 億美元，以擴大提供者提供 Calaim 服務的能力​​ 

基金將協助醫療服務提供者為會員實施全面、以人為中心的照護協調​​ 

SACRAMENTO - 加州健康照護服務部 (DHCS) 今天宣佈向所有 58 個郡的 153 個機構撥款 1.455 億美元，以加強為 Medi-Cal 會員提供的服務。加強護理管理 (ECM) 和社區支援是加州進步和創新 Medi-Cal (CalAIM) 的核心組成部分，DHCS 對 Medi-Cal 進行了廣泛的改革，以創造一個更協調、以人為中心和公平的醫療系統，為所有加州人服務。他們為有複雜需求的 Medi-Cal 會員提供量身訂做、以社區為基礎的服務，包括親自看護協調、住屋支援及其他重要資源。這些獎項是提供醫療服務與健康轉型(PATH) 能力與基礎建設、過渡、擴展與發展(CITED) 計畫的一部分，該計畫幫助當地醫療服務提供者提高提供全人、社區照護的能力。​​ 

為了支持 ECM 和社區支援的擴展，DHCS 已透過其 PATH 倡議（包括 CITED、協作規劃與實施以及技術援助市場）向 2,200 多個組織提供了超過 16.6 億美元的獎金。這些努力已讓超過 373,000 位 ECM 投保人受惠，提供了超過 100 萬項社區支援服務，並大幅擴大了兒童和青少年的使用機會，單是 2025 年初就同比增加了 120%。​​ 

“PATH CITED represents a vital investment in the future of Medi-Cal and the health of California,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “By empowering local providers, many of whom serve historically under-resourced communities, we are strengthening the foundation of a more equitable, person-centered delivery system. Together, we’re creating lasting change that connects Medi-Cal members to the care and support they need to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and the partnerships that made it possible.”​​ 

Recent data show that investments like these are resulting in long-term savings for California’s Medi-Cal program. Community Supports have been proven cost-effective, reducing avoidable emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and long-term care use. By investing now, DHCS is helping ensure a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable health care system for the future.​​ 

請觀賞以下短片，直接聆聽過往獲獎者的心聲，了解 PATH CITED 資金如何協助他們擴展服務、聘請員工，以及與社區建立更緊密的聯繫。​​ 

重要原因：ECM 和 Community Supports 為有複雜需求的 Medi-Cal 會員提供量身訂做、以社區為基礎的服務，包括親自看護協調、住屋支援及其他重要資源。PATH CITED 正在幫助 ECM 和社區支援提供者過渡、擴展和發展他們的能力，以便為會員社區提供當地的協調護理。獲獎者將使用資金：​​ 

• 聘請新員工提供外展及社區 ECM 服務。​​ 
• 支援門診臨床服務，包括心理健康和藥物使用障礙治療。​​ 
• 購買 IT 設備以協助病患獲得 Medi-Cal 福利和服務。​​ 
• 支援提供 ECM 和社區支援的實體之間的健康資訊交換。​​ 
• 加強監控和資料報告系統。​​ 

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “ECM and Community Supports are transforming how we care for Medi-Cal members with diverse and often intensive needs,” said Susan Philip, Deputy Director of DHCS’ Health Care Delivery Systems. “Just like in prior PATH CITED rounds, we are investing in the infrastructure and workforce that make whole-person care possible, ensuring that providers have the tools they need to deliver timely, compassionate, and coordinated care.”​​ 

“Thanks to PATH CITED support, Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara has turned an idea into a thriving clinic that continues to expand its reach and impact,” said Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Interim CEO Stephanie R. Drake, PhD. “The Integrated Health Clinic is a model for collaborative, patient-centered care, bridging critical gaps in services and ensuring that Medi-Cal members receive the timely, high-quality, and compassionate care they deserve.”​​ 

“We did not have the staffing to follow up with people once they were housed, which led to more instability,” said Ronni Duncan, Care Management Manager at Adventist Health, a CITED awardee from previous rounds. “PATH CITED funds have allowed us to expand staffing, fill service gaps, and let case managers focus on their specific roles. Most of all, these programs have helped build community and provide hope and healing to people who may not have had access to the healing support we offer.”​​ 

“Thanks to PATH CITED funding, we are building a growing team of skilled case managers to meet our patients where they are – in homes, coffee shops, and throughout their communities to build trust and transform care,” said Jeniffer Zamora, Community Health Program Manager at Peach Tree Health, a CITED awardee from previous rounds.​​ 

“Supported by PATH CITED funding, Rady Children’s Hospital’s ECM program has expanded from San Diego County to also serve Riverside County,” said Russell Gagui, ECM Manager at Rady Children’s Hospital, a CITED Round 2 awardee. “As we grow, we remain committed to the principles that make pediatric ECM work: hiring from within the communities we serve, designing systems that support families’ real-world needs, and centering every effort around improving the lives of children with complex medical and social needs.” 
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“Through the CITED grants, we have been able to expand access to recuperative care and strengthen care coordination by hiring additional staff as well as updating our internal data systems, which has allowed us more time to focus on the acute needs of our clients,” said Tracy Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of Rooted Life, a CITED Round 3 awardee. “CITED grants have been pivotal in allowing us to create robust program where we can focus on the stability and recovery of our clients.”

HOW WE GOT HERE: PATH is a five-year, $1.85 billion initiative launched in 2022, providing funds for community-based organizations, county agencies, hospitals, Tribes, and other community providers to support improved health care management and delivery through the Medi-Cal system. Recipients of PATH CITED awards are committed to serving historically under-resourced and underserved populations.​​ 

WHAT’S NEXT: Round 4 is the final PATH CITED funding round. DHCS will continue to listen to Medi-Cal members and providers to improve service delivery, making care more accessible, effective, and responsive to California’s diverse communities. This also includes utilizing the other PATH workstreams to listen intentionally and provide technical assistance, such as through the Technical Assistance Marketplace and the regional Collaborative Planning Implementation convenings. For more information about the PATH CITED initiative, visit the PATH website.
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