California Department of Health Care Access and Information

We are now accepting applications for the California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)! 👉 https://bit.ly/460RyY4 👈 Primary care physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, pharmacists, and mental/behavioral health providers operating in California Health Professional Shortage Areas are strongly encouraged to apply! This cycle closes on September 15. #Health #PrimaryCare

We are proud to announce having awarded over $125 million to help 64 organizations across California hire a Certified Wellness Coach! Wellness Coaches will provide much-needed services to support the behavioral health and well-being of California’s youth. Their work will ensure that children grow up feeling supported and are comfortable having mental health conversations as they grow older. Learn more about this historic investment here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4f0aavh 👈

Students interested in a career helping children and youth facing behavioral health challenges are encouraged to apply for our Wellness Coach Scholarship! Selected recipients can receive up to $35,000 to cover the cost of one year of education. Applications close on August 16 at 3 p.m. To learn more, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WinLqj 👈 #BehavioralHealth #Scholarships

📢 We're Hiring: People Development Specialist! 🌟 https://bit.ly/3W6B0uk As a People Development Specialist, you'll play a vital role in building a culture of continuous learning and development. You'll collaborate with key leaders to elevate learning and professional growth at all levels of our organization. Key Responsibilities: ✨ Establish a vision and strategy for learning and development. ✨ Promote the values and culture of our organization. ✨ Work closely with the Staff Services Manager II, Human Resources Chief, and other Executive staff. ✨ Lead the organization in maximizing its greatest resource: its people. #WeAreHCAI #HCAI #learninganddevelopment #peopledevelopment #Organizationaldevelopment #LMS #learningmanagement #trainingspecialist

HCAI’s Advisory Loan Insurance Committee is meeting on July 11 to discuss, among other items, a $14.3 million loan insurance application submitted by La Maestra Community Health Centers. Committee members welcome public comment. Meeting details here: https://bit.ly/4botZcs

HCAI is in the process of developing an important new public reporting program made to address healthcare disparities for vulnerable populations, and you have an opportunity to weigh in. The Hospital Equity Measures Program will collect equity reports from California hospitals and then post those reports to the HCAI website. These reports will include measures on patient access, quality, and outcomes by race, language, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and payor. The first reports will be submitted by California hospitals in 2025. HCAI is in the process of establishing regulations for specifying the measures, data formats, and more. During the public comment period, members of the public are encouraged to provide their input to help inform this process. Read the proposed rule and learn how to submit your comment: https://bit.ly/3Wgg7Mf. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. HCAI convenes the Hospital Equity Measures Advisory Committee, which meets regularly, and is open to the public. This diverse committee of stakeholders and experts will be reviewing hospital’s equity plans and continuing to advise HCAI on the administration of this program. Read more about this program and how you can participate with this important public committee: https://bit.ly/4bvdjAp

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a month for bringing awareness to the unique challenges that minorities face when it comes to getting mental health care. At HCAI, we believe that getting all Californians equitable access to care requires having access to a diverse health workforce. Mental health outcomes improve when a patient can access care that they are looking for. Learn more about what HCAI has done to strengthen and diversify California’s mental health workforce: https://bit.ly/41bBLDh Learn more about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month here: https://bit.ly/45O0mjV)

🎇Our offices will be closed on July 4, 2024, in honor of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! 🎆 Remember to stay hydrated! ⛲

📢 We're Hiring: People Development Specialist! 🌟 https://bit.ly/3W6B0uk As a People Development Specialist, you'll play a vital role in building a culture of continuous learning and development. You'll collaborate with key leaders to elevate learning and professional growth at all levels of our organization. Key Responsibilities: ✨ Establish a vision and strategy for learning and development. ✨ Promote the values and culture of our organization. ✨ Work closely with the Staff Services Manager II, Human Resources Chief, and other Executive staff. ✨ Lead the organization in maximizing its greatest resource: its people. #WeAreHCAI #HCAI #learninganddevelopment #peopledevelopment #Organizationaldevelopment #LMS #learningmanagement #trainingspecialist

¿Sabía que todos los hospitales de California deben ofrecer asistencia financiera a los pacientes que califiquen? Nuestro Programa de Reclamos Sobre Facturas de Hospitales está disponible para pacientes hospitalizados que creen que se les negó injustamente la asistencia financiera. https://bit.ly/3Rv18LT Puede presentar una queja en línea a través de nuestro portal del pacientes tanto en inglés como en español: https://bit.ly/3RBLiim También puede presentar una queja por correo. Si presenta su queja por correo, puede seleccionar entre 21 opciones de idioma diferentes: https://bit.ly/3Rujb4V #HCAI