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Press release December 19, 2016 David Hurst

United Ways & Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Employees Conclude 2016 Fundraising
Reaching $395,000 Raised Over 18 Years

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) employees, in partnership with United Ways (UW) in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, contributed a combined $37,392 for the just-ended 2016 UW campaign. For HPSJ, a not-for-profit managed care health plan which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary serving local families, this is the latest in a long tradition where HPSJ employees step up and out, on behalf of members and communities. During the past 18 years, HPSJ employees have raised $395,000.

  • United Ways & Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Employees Conclude 2016 Fundraising
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Press release December 13, 2016 Chris DavisHannah Rael

CenCal Health Pilot Project to Help Eligible Seniors Receive At-Home Assistance

Santa Barbara, Calif., Dec. 13, 2016 –  To ensure that vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities continue to receive at-home medical services, CenCal Health is launching a pilot project with DASH (Doctors Assisting Seniors at Home) to serve its members. DASH is a program in which Dr. Michael Bordofsky and his physician partners with Palliative Care Consultants of Santa Barbara serve members in South Santa Barbara County.

  • CenCal Health Pilot Project to Help Eligible Seniors Receive At-Home Assistance
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Press release November 21, 2016 Michelle Lewis

Alameda Alliance For Health Completes Regulatory Monitoring

(Alameda, Calif.) – In May 2014, the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) placed the Alameda Alliance for Health (Alliance) under a state-managed conservatorship.  CEO Scott Coffin joined the Alliance in May 2015 to lead the organizational turnaround, oversee the conservatorship and a subsequent one-year remote monitoring period, and to continue building care management solutions for Alameda County residents.

  • Alameda Alliance for Health Completes Regulatory Monitoring
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Press release November 15, 2016 Hannah RaelChris Davis

CenCal Health and Community Action Commission Partner to Tackle Rising Senior Hunger Rates and Reduce Effects of Malnutrition and Isolation
CenCal Health Executives visit Senior Lunch Program as Partnership Continues

Santa Barbara, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016 – CenCal Health executives and staff recently spent time with local seniors at the Goleta Valley Community Center, one of 11 sites across the county where the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) provides a nutritious meal for seniors in need.

At the beginning of the year, CenCal Health entered into a partnership with CAC to help the organization continue to serve 150,000 meals to more than 1,400 seniors in 2016.

  • CenCal Health and Community Action Commission Partner to Tackle Rising Senior Hunger Rates
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Press release October 4, 2016 David Hurst

Health Plan Of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to Host First African-American Health Empowerment Luncheon for San Joaquin County

What:

This event is being held to raise awareness of health and healthcare disparities experienced by African-Americans in San Joaquin County, and to spotlight prevention and strategies that can improve the health and well-being of all area African-American families and communities. 

According to San Joaquin County 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment:

  • Health Plan Of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to Host First African-American Health Empowerment Luncheon for San Joaquin County
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Press release October 3, 2016

Medi-Cal 50th Anniversary Community Celebrations
Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal covers more than 13 million Californians – making it the largest program of its kind in the nation. Health Access, Local Health Plans of California, and the Department of Health Care Services are pleased to present statewide community events to celebrate 50 years of Medi-Cal, the positive impact is has had on so many lives, and to honor the many communities and stakeholders that have contributed to its success. 

To learn more about the exciting events below, click here.

  • Medi-Cal 50th Anniversary Community Celebrations
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Press release September 29, 2016 Hannah RaelChris Davis

CenCal Health Launches Campaign to Educate Provider Community on Behavioral Health Services in SB, SLO Counties

From left to right: Dana Goba, Central Coast Medical Association; Suzanne Grimmesay, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness; Jenny Sanchez and Desirre Weatherford, The Holman Group

Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Calif., Sept.

  • CenCal Health Launches Campaign to Educate Provider Community on Behavioral Health Services
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Press release September 22, 2016 Robb Layne

Partnership HealthPlan of California Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Medi-Cal

FAIRFIELD – Today, Partnership HealthPlan of California took a moment to mark a special milestone, Medi-Cal turning 50. Beginning in 1966, Medi-Cal provides health coverage to low-income families, children, pregnant women, and the disabled in California.

  • Partnership HealthPlan of California Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Medi-Cal
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Press release September 20, 2016 Bridget Kelly

CalOptima Rated Top Medi-Cal Plan in California
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognizes CalOptima's overall quality.

ORANGE, Calif. (September 20, 2016) — CalOptima is California’s top-rated Medi-Cal plan, according to the NCQA’s Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2016–2017. It is the third year in a row that NCQA has named CalOptima best overall in the state.

CalOptima received a score of 4 out of 5 — the highest score awarded to any Medi-Cal plan in California. Further, only 15 Medicaid plans of the 171 reviewed nationwide scored higher. The NCQA ratings are based on standardized, plan-reported data regarding health care quality and customer satisfaction.

  • CalOptima Rated Top Medi-Cal Plan in California
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Press release September 20, 2016 David Hurst

Health Plan Of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to Host Inaugural Event for Upcoming Binational Health Week
San Joaquin County Community Partners Joining for Kick-off of Month-Long Series

What:

As a long-time Binational participant, and a sponsor for each of the 2016 local events in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is proud to host this inaugural kick-off.  HPSJ this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.  Many of our community partners engaged with Binational Health Week are long-time partners in the joint, ongoing quest to expand healthcare access opportunities for local families and communities.

  • Health Plan Of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to Host Inaugural Event for Upcoming Binational Health Week
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Press release September 10, 2016 David Hurst

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to Offer Providers a Special Transgender Health Training
Two Presentations Will Feature Top Medical Specialists

What:

To support healthcare providers as they care for the medical needs of transgender patients, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has assembled this exceptional training program with top specialists: Optimizing Transgender Health.  In addition to invitations to HPSJ network providers in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, this offer to attend at no cost to participants is being extended to all interested medical personnel throughout the region.

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to Offer Providers a Special Transgender Health Training
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Press release August 29, 2016 David Hurst

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Chief Joins Executive Committee for Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CEO Amy Shin has joined the executive committee of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), a national trade association representing 57 not-for-profit safety net health plans in 26 states, which collectively serve more than 17 million people enrolled in Medicaid (called Medi-Cal in California), Medicare, Marketplaces, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other health programs.  HPSJ is a long-time ACAP member and Shin also serves on the ACAP board of directors.

  • HPSJ CEO Joins Executive Committee for ACAP
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Press release August 16, 2016 David Hurst

Little Free Library
Newest Site Now Up and Running for Local (Health) Literacy and Our Kids

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) staff have joined together to create and staff the latest installation in the Free Little Libraries movement.  HPSJ staff donated quality children’s books. “The books are already flying off the shelves,” said HPSJ Health Promotions Manager Jenny Dominguez, who oversees the restocking of the donated books from HPSJ employees.

  • Little Free Libraries HPSJ & Health Literacy for Our Kids
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Press release August 4, 2016 Bridget Kelly

CalOptima Welcomes Board Members
Orange County Board of Supervisors Appointees Bring a Wealth of Experience

CalOptima welcomes new and returning members to its Board of Directors. Back row, from left: Supervisor Andrew Do, Ria Berger, Mark Refowitz (Board Chair), Lee Penrose (Board Vice Chair), Paul Yost, M.D., and Supervisor Lisa Bartlett. Front row, from left: J. Scott Schoeffel, Dr. Nikan Khatibi, Alexander Nguyen, M.D., and Ron DiLuigi.

ORANGE, Calif. (August 4, 2016) — Community and health care leaders were sworn in on CalOptima’s Board of Directors today. The Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed six new members and reappointed one member to serve on the Board, which was reconstituted to have 10 seats, with nine voting members. The appointees’ terms end August 3, 2020.

  • CalOptima Welcomes Board Members
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Press release August 2, 2016 David Hurst

Extreme Heat & Your Health
Warm Weather Brings Advice from HPSJ Medical Director, Dr. Dorcas Yao, & the CDC

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Medical Director Dorcas Yao, MD, has issued this advice: “When thermometers rise to ‘extreme heat’ levels, heat-related illness and even death can result. Everyone needs to take precautions. However, the most vulnerable are the elderly, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children, the homeless or poor, and anyone with a chronic medical condition.”

The federal CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that we do the following:

  • Extreme Heat & Your Health
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Press release July 25, 2016 David Hurst

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Governing Board Gains Two New Members
San Joaquin Board of Supervisors Appoints Ophthamologist and San Joaquin County Administrator

(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 John H. Zeiter, MD and County Administrator for San Joaquin County Monica Nino to the board of the Health Commission, the governing board of Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ).  

  • HPSJ Health Commissioner Dr John H Zeiter
  • HPSJ Health Commissioner Monica Nino
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Press release July 25, 2016

Gold Coast Health Plan Turns 5
Ventura County's Medi-Cal Plan to Celebrate 5-Year Anniversary

CAMARILLO, Calif., July 25, 2016 – Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Friday with a fun event that will recognize the contributions of the Plan’s employees.

GCHP went live on July 1, 2011 with about 25 employees and 100,000 members; five years later, the Plan now has 185 employees and more than 207,000 members – growing from an intrepid startup to the well-managed business it is today.

  • Gold Coast Health Plan Turns 5
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Press release July 22, 2016 Bridget Kelly

Illumination Foundation Wins Safety Net Award

ORANGE, Calif. (July 22, 2016) — The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) presented its 11th annual Supporting the Safety Net Award to Irvine-based Illumination Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to housing, education, health care and other resources for people in Orange County who are experiencing homelessness.

  • Illumination Foundation Wins Safety Net Award
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Press release July 11, 2016 Bridget Kelly

CalOptima Employees Award Three Scholarships to Members Pursuing Health Care Careers
Local Winners Include an Aspiring Pharmacist, Doctor, and Nurse

CalOptima Employees Award Three Scholarships to Members Pursuing Health Care Careers

ORANGE, California (July 11, 2016)— CalOptima employees are dedicated to the mission of providing CalOptima members with access to quality health care, and now they have done even more. The CalOptima Employee Activities Committee (EAC) offered a scholarship essay contest to give members an opportunity to win a scholarship to fund their education. The contest was developed as part of CalOptima’s 20th anniversary celebration and was funded solely through fundraising activities conducted by the EAC

  • CalOptima Employees Award Three Scholarships to Members Pursuing Health Care Careers
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Press release June 7, 2016

Gold Coast Health Plan Teams Up with Health Partners to Host Diabetes Awareness Event
Public is Invited to Day of Free Health Screenings, Cooking Demonstrations, Entertainment and Raffles

CAMARILLO, Calif., June 7, 2016 – Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the Ventura County Department of Public Health and Dignity Health’s St. John’s Regional Medical Center for a one-day event in Oxnard on Saturday to promote healthy living for the prevention and management of diabetes.

  • Gold Coast Health Plan Teams Up with Health Partners to Host Diabetes Awareness Event
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