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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program services provided by California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) are in the public's best interest and that the work is with or among another governmental entities or agencies in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030, El Dorado County Charter, Section 210(b)(6), and/or Government Code Section 31000;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Participation Agreement 6642 with CalMHSA, with a not-to-exceed amount of $383,420 and for a term effective upon final execution through June 30, 2024; and
3) Authorize the HHSA Director, or Director of Behavioral Health, to execute further documents relating to Agreement 6642, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: 60% California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal grant, 10% 2011 Realignment and 30% State Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The State Department?t of Health Care Services (DHCS) is developing efforts with the intent to innovate and transform the Medi-Cal delivery system. California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) is moving Medi-Cal towards a population health approach that prioritizes prevention and whole person care. The state's goal is to extend supports and services beyond hospitals and health care settings directly into California communities, with a vision of meeting people where they are in life, addressing social drivers of health, and breaking down care silos. Once fully rolled out, CalAIM seeks to offer Medi-Cal enrollees coordinated access to services that address their ?physical, behavioral, developmental, dental, and long-term care needs, throughout their lives, from birth to a dignified end of life.
Specific to Behavioral Health efforts within ...
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