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Session 1  |  February 3, 2026
Session 2  |  February 4, 2026
1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time​
An LHPC members-only program

Overview

Are you new to Medi-Cal managed care or want a refresher on managed care fundamentals? Make plans now to join us for this two-part introductory webinar series designed to help participants better understand the essential concepts behind Medi-Cal and managed care.

The series will cover:

• Medi-Cal program basics
• The different managed care models and how they work
• Managed care principles and key plan functions
• How the State regulates and oversees Medi-Cal managed care plans
• How state and federal actions will impact managed care
• And more …

Who Should Attend: All plan staff are welcome; however, this introductory series may be most valuable and informative for those who are new to Medi-Cal managed care.

Session 1 Agenda

Medi-Cal Managed Care —​ Context & Framework
February 3, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

• Overview of Medicaid and Medi-Cal
• How Medi-Cal fits within the broader health insurance market
• What services are/are not included in Medi-Cal managed care
• Who is covered by Medi-Cal and how the program is financed
• Medi-Cal’s delivery systems —​ managed care and fee-for-service
• Medi-Cal managed care models and how they work

Session 2 Agenda

Medi-Cal Managed Care — How it Works
February 4, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

• Overview of managed care concepts and principles, and their application within plan operations
• Key functional areas of managed care plans and how they are interrelated
• Program oversight and regulation — roles and functions of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)
• The transformation of Medi-Cal managed care — changes that advance DHCS’ ambitious health care goals
• How recent state and federal actions will impact Medi-Cal managed care, local plans and their members — Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) population, H.R. 1, waivers   

Additional Resources

Supplemental materials:
To support and enhance your learning, we encourage you to review the following helpful LHPC Institute resources.

Medi-Cal Managed Care Fundamentals Video Series

Faculty

Bradley P. Gilbert, MD, MPP
Consultant and former CEO of Inland Empire Health Plan

Dr. Bradley Gilbert has more than 30 years of experience in public health and managed care leadership. He previously served as the Director of the California Department of Health Care Services and as Chief Executive Officer at Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), a managed care plan serving more than 1 million members in California’s Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Prior to IEHP, Dr. Gilbert served as the Director of Public Health/Health Officer for San Mateo and Riverside Counties, leading positive changes for public health care in those communities. He also has clinical and leadership experience in jail medicine and substance use disorder treatment centers, as well as with Kaiser Permanente and private practice.

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 use the same access link to view the webinar from different locations.

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Registration closes Jan. 30 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 mobile 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.