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Press release October 17, 2017

San Francisco Health Plan is Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Quality Care From The California Department of Health Care Services
This is the 12th time San Francisco Health Plan and its provider network have received the statewide quality award.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17, 2017 – San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP), a community health plan serving over 145,000 San Francisco residents, announced today that it is the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Performance in Quality Care from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Medi-Cal program.

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Press release October 4, 2017

CenCal Health Recognizes Local Health Center Partners During National Health Center Week

Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Calif., October 4, 2017 — In an effort to raise awareness about the numerous services available to people in need through health centers, CenCal Health joined organizations across the nation in recognizing the many services America’s health centers have provided over the last 50 years during National Health Center Week August 13th through the 19th.

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Press release September 25, 2017

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

ORANGE, Calif. (September 25, 2017) — CalOptima is California’s top-rated Medi-Cal plan, according to the NCQA’s Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2017–2018. It is the fourth year in a row that NCQA has named CalOptima best overall in the state.

The NCQA ratings are based on standardized, plan-reported data regarding health care quality and customer satisfaction.

  • CalOptima is Top Medi-Cal Plan in California
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Press release September 25, 2017

Gold Coast Health Plan Helps Fund the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s Fall Prevention Program
Medi-Cal Plan Awards $50,000 to Local Health Care Agency

CAMARILLO, Calif., September 25, 2017 – Gold Coast Health Plan has awarded $50,000 to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s Fall Prevention Program through its Community Health Investments initiative. The award supports supervisor John C. Zaragoza and the county Board of Supervisors’ proclamation of September 22 to 28 as Fall Prevention Awareness Week.

  • Gold Coast Health Plan Helps Fund the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging's Fall Prevention Program
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Press release September 24, 2017 Christine Tomcala

What you need to know about Medicaid

Medicaid – called Medi-Cal in California – is the backbone of health coverage for more than 74 million Americans. Nearly 20 million receive services through Safety Net Health Plans such as Santa Clara Family Health Plan, where we provide health coverage for 270,000 of our neighbors, friends and loved ones here in Santa Clara County.

Medicaid is not a distant program that benefits only one group of people. It helps Americans across all demographics – economic, ethnic, racial and generational.

Medicaid is us.

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  • What you need to know about Medicaid - like, 60% of beneficiaries have jobs
Press release September 18, 2017

CalOptima Member Awarded National Scholarship
Local students also win scholarships from CalOptima Employee Activities Committee

ORANGE, California (September 18, 2017) — After being nominated by CalOptima, Jacqueline Ruddy, a member since 2009, won a national scholarship from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). Jacqueline’s compelling story about being a mother, full-time student and two-time breast cancer survivor helped her achieve this national honor and a $5,000 scholarship. She is pursuing a master’s degree in social work at USC.

  • CalOptima Member Awarded National Scholarship
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Press release September 1, 2017

Contra Costa Health Plan’s NCQA Accreditation Level Raised to Commendable

NCQA Health Plan Accreditation evaluates how well a health plan manages all parts of its delivery system — physicians, hospitals, other providers and administrative services — in order to continuously improve the quality of care and services provided to its members.

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Press release August 24, 2017

CalOptima Honored for Latino Outreach
City of Santa Ana recognizes efforts to engage community groups and members

ORANGE, Calif. (August 24, 2017) — Honoring the role of CalOptima in Santa Ana, City Councilman Jose Solorio presented the agency with a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Outreach in the Latino Community. CalOptima provides Medi-Cal coverage for Orange County residents, including 43 percent of Santa Ana’s citizens.

  • CalOptima Honored for Latino Outreach
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Press release August 11, 2017

Alameda Alliance for Health Achieves Large Quality Improvement Gains to Control Blood Pressure Rates Among Medi-Cal Members

(Alameda, CA, August 11, 2017) – Beginning in January 2014, Alameda Alliance for Health (Alliance) was one of nine health plans in California to participate in the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) quality improvement collaborative, in coordination with the Million Hearts initiative dedicated to improving hypertension control for Medi-Cal members. The United States Department of Health and Human Services established the Million Hearts initiative, co-lead by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Press release July 31, 2017

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Says – It’s Time for Your Child’s Wellness Visit!

It’s time for your child’s Wellness visit! The Well Child visit is for members from the age of 12 months to 19 years old. During this visit doctors can make a record of your family’s health, give health exams and do lab work. The American Academy of Pediatrics says children should visit their doctor at least once a year for a Well Child visit. These yearly exams help make sure children are growing at the right pace. At your Child’s Wellness visit you can expect the doctor to:

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Press release June 29, 2017 Amy Shin

Modesto Bee Publishes HPSJ CEO Amy Shin’s Opinion Piece
Attack on Medicaid is an Attack on all

Medicaid is not some distant program that benefits any one group of people, it’s a vital program that helps Americans across all demographics – racially, economically and generationally. Half of all children in California are covered by Medicaid and 1 in every 4 people over age 65.

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  • The Modesto Bee: Attack on Medicaid is an attack on all of us
Press release June 27, 2017

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Urges Everyone to Accept the Challenge – Keep our Kids Water Safe this Summer

(French Camp, CA) – When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Spending time at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Make sure that while everyone has fun in or around water everyone is also safe.

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) encourages everyone to adopt good water safety practices. Learn ways – now! – to keep children safe and healthy while they enjoy the summer fun.

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Urges Everyone to Accept the Challenge – Keep our Kids Water Safe this Summer
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Press release June 27, 2017

Gold Coast Health Plan to Invest $1.5 Million in Ventura County Programs
Medi-Cal Plan to Fund 16 Programs that Focus on Access to Health Care, Food and Housing

CAMARILLO, Calif., June 27, 2017 – Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is awarding $1.5 million in grants to organizations throughout Ventura County for programs that focus on access to health care, food and housing.

  • Gold Coast Health Plan to Invest $1.5 Million in Ventura County Programs
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Press release June 21, 2017

L.A. Care Leads Coalition of Medicaid Health Plans to Raise Health Care Bill Concerns with U.S. Senate

Los Angeles — L.A. Care Health Plan has partnered with nine other Medicaid health plans from across the nation to urge the U.S. Senate to carefully consider the policy proposals being debated, which will adversely impact the 74 million mothers, children, seniors and people with disabilities who are currently covered by Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California). Further, the coalition has suggested several compassionate alternatives to the severe cuts being proposed.

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  • L.A. Care Leads Coalition of Medicaid Health Plans to Raise Health Care Bill Concerns with U.S. Senate
Press release May 31, 2017 David Hurst

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Continues to Encourage Central Valley’s Future Doctors, Nurses and Pharmacists Through Health Careers Scholarships

(French Camp, CA) – Since 2015, Health Plan of San Joaquin’s (HPSJ) scholarship program to encourage young students with an interest in pursuing a health or medical careers that would lead them back to the Central Valley – the HPSJ Health Careers Scholarship Program (HCSP) – has partnered with seven local schools and programs to award to scholarships of $2,500 to each location.

Nine of the scholarships available for 2017 have already been identified by HPSJ’s program partners, here are the announced awardees and their area of heal career concentration:

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Continues to Encourage Central Valley’s Future Doctors, Nurses and Pharmacists Through Health
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Press release May 30, 2017 David Hurst

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Plans to Enhance Quality of Life Throughout Serious Illness by Offering Members Palliative Care

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is currently working under a planning grant from the California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF) to implement a Palliative Care Program for our HPSJ patients with Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Pulmonary Disease, Late Stage Cancer and Advanced Liver Disease.

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Plans to Enhance Quality of Life Throughout Serious Illness by Offering Members Palliative Car
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Press release May 25, 2017

Health Plan Of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Spreads The Word
Summer Learning & Summer Eating For Local Kids

(French Camp, CA) – “No parent or child should ever worry about food security,” said Health Plan of San Joaquin Health Educator Setar Testo. “When it comes to school, good nutrition is vital for learning, every day and all year long.” Testo added.

During the school year, most children who need food get free or reduced-price lunches at school. But, what are they supposed to do when school is out for the summer?

This is where San Joaquin County and Stanislaus County come in. They are making sure that no kid goes hungry in the summer.

  • Health Plan Of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Spreads The Word - Summer Learning & Summer Eating For Local Kids
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  • California Department of Education Summer Meal Service Site
Press release May 24, 2017

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Urges That Women Stay Informed About Their Health to be in Control

French Camp, CA) – National Women’s Health Week kicked off on Mother’s Day, May 14. But women need to celebrate every week as National Women’s Health Week. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. Health Plan of San Joaquin joins in throughout the year to focus attention on ways to help all women take steps to improve their health.

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Press release May 9, 2017 David Hurst

San Joaquin Board of Supervisors Appoints Three New Commissioners for Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Governing Board
Two Commissioners Reappointed

(French Camp, CA) – San Joaquin County Director of Health Care Services Greg Diederich – chair of the San Joaquin Health Commission – has announced that the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has formally appointed three new members of the Health Commission, the governing board of Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ). These new members are:

  • San Joaquin Board of Supervisors Appoints Three New Commissioners for HPSJ Governing Board
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Press release May 3, 2017 Amy Shin

Republicans put Obamacare Back on Rollercoaster
Jeopardizing Many in our Region

The “will they” or “won’t they” Congressional rollercoaster of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act is once again in motion. Republicans have scheduled a vote on repeal on Thursday, signaling they have the votes to pass it.

But let’s be clear: For all the amendments rumored to be added for this or that constituency, the basics remain the same. Remaining in the Republican plan are serious cuts to Medicaid, what we in California call Medi-Cal.

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  • Republicans put Obamacare back on rollercoaster; jeopardizing many in our region
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