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Article January 7, 2019 Los Angeles TimesMelody Gutierrez

Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes Healthcare Mandate, Medi-Cal Expansion to More Immigrants Without Legal Status

“All youth deserve reliable access to health care, which will allow them to focus on living happy and productive lives,” said Brianna Lierman of the Local Health Plans of California, a trade association representing not-for-profit health plans.

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Press release January 7, 2019

Local Health Plans on Newsom Healthcare Proposal

Monday, January 7, 2019 - Brianna Lierman, CEO of the Local Health Plans of California, issued the following statement regarding Gov. Newsom’s healthcare proposal.

“Expanding Medi-Cal to undocumented young adults is the right thing to do. All youth deserve reliable access to health care, which will allow them to focus on living happy and productive lives. Local health plans look forward to working with the Newsom Administration on this important and laudable goal.

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Press release December 18, 2018

CenCal Health Awarded American Cancer Society Grant to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates in Santa Barbara County
Grant Will Fund Expansion of Program to All Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

Santa Barbara, CA – (December 18, 2018) – CenCal Health recently received a Collaborative Cancer Control Project Grant from the American Cancer Society to improve vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV) in South Santa Barbara county. The $10,000 award will be used to implement multiple HPV vaccination improvement projects in partnership with the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics.

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  • CenCal Health Awarded American Cancer Society Grant to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates in Santa Barbara County
Press release December 7, 2018

CenCal Health Manager Receives National Healthcare Quality Award
Luc R. Pelletier Healthcare Quality Award Presented to Sheila Thompson

Santa Barbara, CA – (December 7, 2018) – The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) has named Sheila Thompson, RN, CPHQ as the recipient of the Luc R. Pelletier Healthcare Quality Award. This award recognizes a NAHQ member who develops a performance improvement program or initiative that directly impacts the quality of healthcare for a defined group of patients and improves organizational performance.

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  • CenCal Health Manager Receives National Healthcare Quality Award
Press release October 2, 2018

CenCal Health: A Model of Managed Care in Santa Barbara County Since 1983
Marking Its 35th Year, the Health Plan Now Serves 1 in 4 County Residents

Santa Barbara, CA – October 2, 2018 – A 1983 experiment in health care in Santa Barbara County gave birth to a health plan recognized by The Ford Foundation and Harvard University for its innovation and efficiency. That plan – originally called the Santa Barbara Health Initiative – is now known as CenCal Health, the first local-control Medicaid program of its kind in the nation.

  • CenCal Health: A Model of Managed Care in Santa Barbara County Since 1983
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Press release September 24, 2018

CalOptima Rated Top Medi-Cal Plan in California
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognizes CalOptima’s overall quality for the fifth year in a row

ORANGE, California. (September 24, 2018) — For the fifth year in a row, CalOptima is California’s top-rated Medi-Cal plan, according to the NCQA’s Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2018–2019. The NCQA ratings are based on standardized health care quality and customer satisfaction data.

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Press release September 7, 2018

Gold Coast Health Plan Teams Up with Local University to Train Nursing Students
A group of nurses will oversee student projects at the Medi-Cal Plan

CAMARILLO, Calif., September 7, 2018 – Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) today announced its partnership with California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) to train nursing students.

Starting in the spring semester, five nurses from GCHP’s Health Services Department will work with as many as seven nursing students from the school to introduce them to the world of Medi-Cal managed care.

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  • Gold Coast Health Plan Teams Up with Local University to Train Nursing Students
Press release September 7, 2018

CalOptima Member Pursuing Health Career Wins Scholarship
Anaheim resident receives $500 from Orange County’s community health plan employees

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Press release August 15, 2018

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) announces 2018 Health Careers Scholarships (HCS) and Mentors
HPSJ will increase scholarship support level for next year’s HCS scholars

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin continues to encourage future Central Valley doctors, nurses and pharmacists. With its Health Careers Scholarships (HCS) program, HPSJ this year supports up to six local schools and programs, including San Joaquin Medical Society’s DECISION MEDICINE. To date, over HPSJ 170 scholarships have been awarded to deserving students in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

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  • Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) announces 2018 Health Careers Scholarships (HCS) and Mentors
Press release August 1, 2018

NCQA Reaccreditation For Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ)

(French Camp, CA) – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded Health Plan of San Joaquin its three-year reaccreditation in the category of Medicaid HMO. NCQA is one of the most comprehensive evaluations in the health insurance industry.

HPSJ Chief Medical Officer Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, said: “Health Plans accredited by NCQA demonstrate their ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality care… NCQA is very member focused and this reaccreditation reaffirms the company wide dedication to serve our members and the community.”

  • NCQA Reaccreditation For Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ)
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  • NCQA Reaccreditation For Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ)
Article July 25, 2018 Payers & Providers

Five Questions For…
Amy Shin

1: What are some of your biggest concerns for Medi-Cal managed care in the coming year?

Amy Shin: The two biggest concerns are intertwined and ongoing. They are –

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Press release July 19, 2018

L.A. Care Announces Eight Recipients of $350,000 in Medical School Scholarships
Part of a Physician Recruitment Initiative to Serve L.A. County’s Most Vulnerable

Los Angeles – L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest publicly-operated health plan in the country, held a “white coat” ceremony today to announce the eight students receiving full medical school scholarships of up to $350,000 through the plan’s Elevating the Safety Net initiative, which also launched today. 

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  • L.A. Care Announces Eight Recipients of $350,000 in Medical School Scholarships
Press release July 11, 2018

San Francisco Health Plan Adds New Health Homes Program
The Health Homes benefit provides advanced care coordination services to eligible Medi-Cal members

San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP), a community managed care health plan serving over 140,000 San Francisco residents, announced today that it has launched a new benefit “Health Homes for Patients with Complex Needs”. San Francisco County is the first county in California to launch this innovative new Health Homes benefit allowing for fully coordinated care for eligible Medi-Cal members with chronic conditions.

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  • San Francisco Health Plan Adds New Health Homes Program
Article June 29, 2018 Payers & Providers

Five Questions For…
Brianna Lierman

1: What is relatively unique about Medi-Cal managed care compared to Medicaid programs elsewhere in the country?

Brianna Lierman: California is the nation’s most populous state and has the nation’s highest poverty rate when considering the high cost of living, so it follows that we also have the largest Medicaid program (“Medi-Cal”) with nearly 14 million Californians enrolled. Over 80% are enrolled in the state’s organized managed care delivery system while the rest are in traditional fee-for-service, which is on par with other states.

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Article June 27, 2018 Andy Silverman

Local Nonprofit Leaders Gather to Learn, Reflect, Share Ideas
Participants focus on strategies for successful futures

Presented by SurfMedia Communications, a Santa Barbara-based PR and marketing firm, some 60 nonprofit leaders from across the tri-counties joined forces at the Narrative Loft in Santa Barbara June 27 for an opportunity to reflect on recent challenges and plan for the future of their organizations.

International speaker, trainer and author Tai Sunnanon led the discussion at the event. Sunnanon commented on the abundance of leadership expertise in the room, and commended nonprofit leaders in the region for their resiliency and adaptability in the wake of recent disasters.

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  • Local Nonprofit Leaders Gather to Learn, Reflect, Share Ideas
Article June 22, 2018 The Tribune

Meals That Connect fundraiser brings in $250,000, with a big boost from CenCal Health

Meals That Connect hosted their 11th annual “Night of a Million Meals” event recently to raise money to feed San Luis Obispo County seniors. Thanks to a $100,000 matching funds offer from CenCal Health, the event raised close to $250,000.

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  • Meals That Connect fundraiser brings in $250,000, with a big boost from CenCal Health
Article May 31, 2018 Tracy SeipelCHCF Blog

San Joaquin Health Plan CEO Built the Plane as She Was Flying It

Veteran nonprofit health care manager Amy Shin was looking for a leadership position in 2013, and Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) seemed to offer the right fit. After years of working in senior roles at respected Bay Area managed care organizations, here was a CEO job not too far from her Oakland home.

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  • San Joaquin Health Plan CEO Built the Plane as She Was Flying It
Article May 19, 2018 Sheri MobleyCommunity Action Commission

Community Action Commission Pays Tribute to Champions of Youth, Families, Seniors
Fran Forman, Kevin Walthers, CenCal Health Recognized

Community Action Commission (CAC) recently honored those who’ve helped improve the lives of children, youth, families and seniors in Santa Barbara County. The 13th annual Champions event, held at Hotel Corque in Solvang, recognized:

Fran Forman – As the recently retired executive director of Community Action Commission, Forman has worked on behalf of children, teens, families and seniors to promote their education, job skills, physical/emotional well-being, and economic security in an effort to stabilize their lives.

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  • CAC Pays Tribute to Champions of Youth, Families, Seniors
Article May 10, 2018

CenCal Health Celebrates Providers and the Community for 10 Years of Service in SLO County

CenCal Health, the healthcare provider for nearly 180,000 Central Coast residents, marked its 10th anniversary operating in San Luis Obispo County with an evening of celebration and community recognition on March 28.

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  • CenCal Health celebrates providers and the community for 10 years of service in SLO County
Article May 1, 2018 Marc LutzCentral Valley Business Journal

Head of HPSJ reflects on five years of service, what’s to come

FRENCH CAMP—It’s been five years since Amy Shin became the CEO of Health Plan of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit health plan that helps low-income residents secure high-quality health care. In that time, Shin has worked tirelessly with HPSJ staff to increase membership, provide health education to the public and even combat illiteracy. Though there is a long way to go, Shin believes the organization is moving in the right direction.

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  • Head of HPSJ reflects on five years of service, what’s to come
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