7 CalAIM ECM services you need to know about

Seven CalAIM ECM Core Services

CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) is a multi-year initiative by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for Medi-Cal members. The enhanced care management services of CalAIM are designed to provide more personalized, coordinated, and effective care to Medi-Cal beneficiaries with complex needs. The…

Improving outreach process for ECM and Community Supports

Improving outreach process for ECM and Community Supports

Though some Managed Medicaid plans (MCPs) pay for outreach efforts, most of their payments for ECM and CS services are contingent on successful enrollment. Improving outreach to connect with patients with complex medical and social needs requires a multifaceted approach, and community providers often find that it takes a lot of time to get the…

3 Cs of whole-person care management

3 Cs of whole-person care management

Whole-person care management takes into account each member's physical, mental, and social needs in order to achieve optimal health outcomes. This requires a team approach, where all stakeholders work together to achieve the common goal of improving the member's health and well-being. Communication, coordination, and collaboration (3Cs) are three critical components of whole-person care management,…