http://www.lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/index en ngupta@calendow.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-22T03:02:41-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3810/ Report on key results and recommendations from a series of forums in spring of 2011 to encourage dialogue about the upcoming changes to L.A. County Department of Health Services (L.A. County DHS) with the passage of federal health reform (Affordable Care Act or ACA) and to create an ongoing opportunity for patient interaction. Patients included users of L.A. County DHS facilities and Community Partner (CP) clinics. The report provides background information on Healthy Way LA (HWLA), the methodology used in organizing the forums, a summary of patient discussions, and recommendations from patients and community stakeholders. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2011-12-15T21:38:40-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3842/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing notification on plans to accept two grants from Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) and to execute an agreement with National Health Foundation. The BSCF $500,000 grant will support the eConsult Specialty Guidelines Development Project, and the $150,000 grant will support Low Income Health Plan (LIHP) implementation and enrollment-related projects. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Ambulatory Care 2012-02-22T03:02:41-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3841/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing an update on the County's General Relief (GR) restructuring plan, which includes performance data on a recommendation regarding mental health and physical health disability assessments. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Homelessness and Health Care 2012-02-22T02:42:05-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3845/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors requesting delegated authority to offer and execute Letters of Agreement with health care providers for certain medically necessary services as required for the statewide Section 1115 Medicaid waiver for services to Healthy Way LA (HWLA) enrollees and Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SPD) beneficiaries. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-02-21T16:07:29-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3844/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors on L.A. County DHS' execution of a Community Health Plan Transition and Safety Net Support Agreement, effective January 1, 2012. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems 2012-02-15T04:13:05-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3843/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors on executing amendments to seven agreements with Exodus Recovery, Inc., The Los Angeles Free Clinic dba The Saban Free Clinic (Saban Free Clinic), Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, Special Service for Groups, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Service Center, JWCH Institute, and South Central Health and Rehabilitation Program to implement the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan's Integrated Clinic Model (ICM) programs. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-02-15T04:04:03-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3837/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing an update on Healthy Way LA (HWLA) enrollment and the waiver. As of February 1, HWLA enrollment has reached 114,563 individuals, and the provider network has expanded to include newly signed Ryan White-HWLA agencies at 62 Community Partner (CP) providers and over 266 sites. L.A. County DHS is currently examining the best method to auto-enroll General Relief recipients into HWLA and working with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) on creating a HWLA enrollment platform using LEADER/YourBenefitsNow, scheduled for an early summer roll out. In addition, updates are provided on the enrollment of Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SPDs) in partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan and improving specialty care linkages with primary care. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-02-14T16:10:20-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3840/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors on executing amendments to nine agreements with Behavioral Health Services, Exodus Recovery, JWCH Institute, Mental Health America of Los Angeles, Ocean Park Community Center, South Central Health and Rehabilitation Program, Special Services for Groups, St. Joseph Center and Step Up On Second to implement the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan's Integrated Mobile Health Teams. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-02-07T23:09:40-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3838/ Presentation providing an overview of the Governor's proposed spending plan and the social and economic context that will shape this year's budget debate. The presentation shows how the economic downturn has contributed to the $9.2 billion budget shortfall now facing California, how the Governor's proposed budget aims to close the budget gap and what the Governor's proposed budget would mean for state support for education, health and human services, and other key areas. State Budget 2012-02-01T19:16:42-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3830/ Report commission by DHCS to conduct a mental health and substance use needs assessment and to develop a Service System Plan to satisfy the Special Terms and Conditions required by the CMS as part of California’s Section 1115 Bridge to Reform Waiver approval. The primary purpose of the assessment was to review the needs and service utilization of current Medicaid recipients and identify opportunities to ready Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, for the expansion of enrollees and the increased demand for services resulting from federal health reform. Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-01-30T18:29:02-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3826/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing information on issues regarding the State Department of Health Care Services' (DHCS') plan to implement a 20-percent reduction to In-Home Supportive Services (IHHS) authorized hours effective January 1,2012. A temporary restraining order delaying implementation of the 20-percent reduction has been issued. State Budget, Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs 2012-01-24T23:51:34-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3827/ Memorandum from L.A. County DHS to the Board of Supervisors providing a status update on LAC+USC Medical Center's census trending and emergency department indicators with trends to include the month of December 2011. Health Care Delivery Systems, Hospitals 2012-01-24T17:27:02-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3828/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding the execution of new Healthy Way LA (HWLA) amendments and agreements to include Ryan White providers into expanded HWLA coverage. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-01-20T18:00:29-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3822/ Memorandum from the L.A. County CEO to the Board of Supervisors on L.A. County's 2012 federal legislative outlook and major priorities, including issues such as Medicaid, federal health reform and human service entitlements. State Budget, Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs 2012-01-18T16:14:16-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3839/ Report providing an updated summary of California's Section 1115 Medicaid waiver, which provides a bridge to implementation of the the 2010 federal health reform law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The projected value to the state is more than $10 billion in federal match over the next five years, which will allow for several key improvements to healthcare for the medically indigent and uninsured populations. Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-01-16T23:46:16-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3823/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing an update on Healthy Way LA (HWLA) enrollment having reached 110,000 as of December 31, 2011, Community Partner (CP) issues, transitioning to using LEADER/Your Benefits Now as the HWLA enrollment system, moving Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SPDs) onto mandatory managed care, and improving primary care and specialist linkages with L.A. Care Health Plan's eConsult system. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, Ambulatory Care, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver 2012-01-14T00:56:02-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3829/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing a report on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) overview of the Governor's FY 2012-13 proposed budget. The LAO's revenue projection for FY 2012-13 is $3.1 billion, with the proposed social service reductions and recommendations on trigger cuts described. State Budget 2012-01-13T19:28:25-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3824/ Issue brief providing a summary of the key provisions of the Governor's proposed 2012-13 state budget, which includes deep cuts to health and human services programs. The Governor proposes $10.3 billion in “solutions” to close the identified budget gap and provide a $1.1 billion budget reserve. The Governor’s proposal assumes that voters approve a measure that would be placed on the November 2012 ballot that would raise $6.9 billion in 2011-12 and 2012-13. His proposed spending plan also includes $5.4 billion of additional spending cuts that would be triggered on if voters fail to approve the proposed tax measure. State Budget, Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs 2012-01-10T23:11:49-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3832/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors notifying them of the request to to allow Garter, Inc. to continue assisting with the selection of an appropriate electronic health record (EHR) vendor for L.A. County DHS. Health Care Delivery Systems, L.A. County DHS Governance 2012-01-10T22:10:33-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3831/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors providing information regarding the Governor's FY 2012-13 proposed State Budget and potential impacts on L.A. County including details on promoting coordinated care and enhancing the quality of home-based and community services for dual eligibles, Healthy Families shift to Medi-Cal, and other pertinent budgetary information related to the Department of Health Services, Mental Health and Public Social Services. State Budget, Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Financing, Costs of Health Care, Medi-Cal Redesign 2012-01-10T19:39:59-08:00