California’s Local Health Plans — A Panoramic View Webinar
An inside look at the unique past, present and future of public plans
September 27, 2018
1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Pacific Time
Overview
In the early 1970s, the state began developing a managed care system for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Today, California’s Medi-Cal program is the largest state Medicaid program in the nation and the largest payer for health care services in California. In fact, most of the state’s Medi-Cal population receive care through managed health care plans.
Join us for the webinar to learn about the history and development of local health plans in California’s Medi-Cal managed care program. Expert faculty will discuss:
- How and why the local plan model took shape
- Types and characteristics of local plans
- Role and importance of safety net providers in the development and operation of local health plans
- Current and future challenges for local health plans
- And more …
Who should attend:
Health plan staff interested in learning about the origin of local health plans and their role in the care delivery system.
*Health plans should consider reserving their community rooms so that staff interested in participating can do so communally. At the conclusion of the program, plan leadership are encouraged to engage their staff in discussion about their organization’s history and development.
Agenda
May be subject to change.
Overview
- Medi-Cal program and the statewide significance of local
health plans - Roadmap for the webinar
The Story Behind the Local Health Plan Model
- How and why local health plans came to be
- Types of local plan models, and the similarities and differences across plans
- Statutory authorities for local plans and implications for accountability, structure and operations
- Importance of safety net providers in development and operation of local plans
- Key accomplishments to date
How California’s Local Plans are Unique
- How local plans fit in today’s Medi-Cal landscape
- Local plans vs. commercial and other non-safety net counterparts
- How local plans contribute to their communities
Current and Future Challenges for Local Plans
- Issues and challenges facing local plans
- IPA interest in Knox-Keene licensure and delegation
- Private plan mergers and implications for local plans
- Looking ahead — California’s impending commercial plan procurement
- Pursuing innovation while staying true to the mission
- Q&A
Faculty
Brianna Lierman, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Local Health Plans of California
Brianna Lierman is chief executive officer of Local Health Plans of California and has more than a decade and a tremendous breadth of experience in health care. Previously, she was vice president of government affairs and compliance for California Health & Wellness Plan, where she was responsible for county and state government affairs and advocacy with the executive and legislative branch, served as legal counsel in health plan operations and new business initiatives, and was the health plan’s compliance officer. Ms. Lierman was also a founding executive and the lead licensing counsel in the start-up of California Heath & Wellness Plan.
Bobbie Wunsch
Partner
Pacific Health Consulting Group
Bobbie Wunsch has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry and specializes in the restructuring and financing of health care delivery organizations, primarily safety net providers. She provides strategic planning services to community clinics, county health and local Medicaid managed care organizations, public hospitals, ambulatory care centers and health care financing organizations. She focuses on a variety of issues, including restructuring through mergers or affiliations, program development, redesigns for improved effectiveness and efficiency, and cooperative business ventures. A leading resource in financing and operating health services for low-income uninsured individuals, Bobbie conducts seminars and has published numerous reports and articles on related topics.
Christopher Perrone
Director, Improving Access
California Health Care Foundation
Christopher Perrone is director of CHCF’s Improving Access team, which works to improve access to coverage and care for low-income Californians. He was previously director of the foundation’s Health Reform and Public Programs initiative, where he led efforts to improve the policies and practices that shape Medi-Cal and other publicly funded health care programs, and to promote greater transparency and accountability within these programs.
Registration
Two registration options are available:
- Health plan registration* $130
(participating staff will view the webinar from a single location) - Individual registration $70
Register now — registration closes Sept. 26 at 5:00 p.m.
*Health plans that will reserve their community rooms and encourage communal staff participation should select the health plan registration option. Only a single designee should register per plan.
Registration Confirmation: Registrants will receive an email confirmation that will contain a link to the program participant information web page. The web page provides helpful instructions for accessing the program and any accompanying materials.
Participating in the Webinar: You will only need a computer with a web browser (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is recommended) and a telephone. Audio for the program will be available via toll-free number or by using your computer speakers.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation notification must be submitted in writing to institute@lhpc.org seven or more days prior to the course date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Substitutions are encouraged.