Register for the webinar series
Session 1  |  July 14, 2026
Session 2  |  July 15, 2026
1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time​
An LHPC members-only program

Overview

The Medi-Cal managed care rate-setting process establishes the foundation on which local health plans provide services to more than 9 million Californians. How plans leverage this process can prove critical to their operational and financial success. 

Diving deeper into concepts introduced in the Medi-Cal Managed Care Finance 101 series, expert faculty will provide an in-depth look at the Medi-Cal managed care rate-setting process. Attendees will learn how rates are established, how the process is structured, the key components of the Rate Development Template (RDT) and more.

*Note: The series is not designed to be a training on how to complete the RDT. The intent is to provide a closer look at the fundamental elements and considerations that factor into the RDT and 
rate-setting process as a whole.

Who Should Attend:
Plan staff working in finance, planning, data analytics, provider network, medical management and information technology. To get the most benefit from the program, interested individuals should have some level of knowledge and/or experience in plan financing, or perform functions that are connected to or impacted by plan financing.

Session 1 Agenda

The Rate Development Black Box —​ Understanding the RDT
July 14, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

• Rate-setting process — purpose, key players and their roles
• Understanding the RDT — a walkthrough of key components, timelines
• Data used in the rate development process and how it’s collected
• Critical role of encounter data
• Supplemental data requests — what they are and why they’re important

Session 2 Agenda

Operational Implications for the RDT
July 15, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

• Operational and financial processes for supporting RDT submissions
• Common issues with the RDT
• How the RDT may change in the future
• The RDT and implications for plan operations
• Role of the RDT in rate development discussions with the State

Faculty

Kyle Edrington
Principal (Actuarial)
Health Management Associates

Kyle Edrington founded Edrington Health Consulting where he was responsible for the design, development and communication of client engagements. He currently serves as a Principal with Health Management Associates.

Kyle provides a skillset unique to other actuarial consultants, leveraging experience as an analyst, consultant and lead strategist. He has significant experience working with contracted Medicaid managed care health plans and provides support to multiple states. Kyle helps health plans effectively understand how to plan for and react to their capitation rates, as well as how health plan dynamics may influence the rate development process.

Kashina Bishop
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
CenCal Health

Kashina Bishop is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for CenCal Health where she provides strategic management of the health plan’s financial activities and planning for long-term business strategies. She oversees the Finance division, which is responsible for general accounting, financial analysis, procurement, vendor relations, payment integrity and management of on-site services to ensure the efficient operation of facilities.

Kashina is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Registration

This is an LHPC members-only program.

Fees (per connection)
Individual session                     $50
Full series                                 $100
Plan series registration^          $200
^ The plan registration option is available only for plans who wish to invite staff to view the webinar together in the same location (i.e., conference or other meeting room). This option is not available for groups who wish to view the webinar from different locations as individuals will be unable to join from multiple devices.

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Registration closes July 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Registration Confirmation: Registrants will receive two emails — a registration confirmation email and a separate email that contains access information for the webinar. 

Participating in the Webinar: You will only need a computer with an updated web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox or Safari are recommended). Participants may opt to listen to the webinar via telephone or device. 

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. Payment will be due for registered individuals that do not attend or participate in the event, and for which a cancellation notice is not received.