Cover of the "Celebrating One Year of The Birthing Care Pathway Report" by DHCS, featuring a colorful silhouette profile against a textured background.
DHCS is celebrating one year since the Birthing Care Pathway Report, a roadmap to improve maternal health outcomes for Medi-Cal members.
Visit the new webpage: www.dhcs.ca.gov/CalAIM/Pages/Birthing-Ca...
#MaternalHealth #MediCal #BirthingCarePathway
Person smiling while looking at a smartphone, seated in front of a large red heart with the text 'Black Maternal Health Week'.
Black mothers deserve more than survival, they deserve support.
This Black Maternal Health Week, we’re spotlighting Medi-Cal programs like MCAP and doula services that center care, dignity, and equity.
Visit my.medi-cal.ca.gov for more info.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MediCal #DHCS #DoulaCare
A group of people in formal attire are standing on a stage behind a podium. An individual is speaking at the podium. Behind them is an American flag and dark blue curtains. To the right, a poster displays information about a "Major Hospice Fraud Scheme" involving "$267 million" and mentions "21 suspects" and "14 fraudulent hospice companies.
A presentation board with text detailing a major hospice fraud scheme. It states $267 million was fraudulently billed to California using stolen identities. There are 21 suspects and 14 fraudulent hospice companies involved. The board displays the logo of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). A California state flag is partially visible beside the board.
California dismantled a major identity theft and hospice fraud scheme targeting Medi-Cal. DHCS, DOJ, and CDPH halted payments, suspended fraudulent providers, removed stolen identities, and strengthened safeguards to protect patients and taxpayer dollars. https://bit.ly/4vq9tDO
New mom and mental health advocate, Mariah, uses FREE digital tools like BrightLife Kids + Soluna to support both her and her daughter’s mental health.
Learn more about these resources & discover other helpful tools today: cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/resource-external #CYBHI
Webinar announcement by HCS about "Accelerating Improvement with the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits," scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT. A person is sitting at a desk using a laptop and holding a cup, with an invitation to "Register today!
🔧 DHCS invites you to attend the webinar, “Accelerating Improvement with the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits.”
Discover strategies for improving ECM and Community Supports partnerships, workflows, and referral networks.
Register: ca-path.com/collaborative.
The Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Policy Manual has been updated with guidance on evidence-based practices, community-defined evidence practices, Full Service Partnership EBPs, oversight, and performance measures. More details: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Policy-Manual.aspx
Most providers and members follow the rules — but preventing fraud, waste, and abuse ensures every dollar goes where it should. Learn more and report fraud at www.dhcs.ca.gov/Program-Integrity/Pages/...
#ProgramIntegrity #StopFraudCA #CAFraud, #MedicaidFraud
Aerial view of colorful farmland divided into various fields. In the center, a blue rectangle features an orange hand holding leaves icon, with the text "March 31 Celebrating Farmworkers Day".
Today, we honor and thank the farmworkers who are the heart and soul of California. 🌽🍓🥑
Your skill, strength, and dedication bring fresh, healthy food to our families and communities. We see you.
We appreciate you. 💛
Homeboy Industries broke ground on the new Home of the Angels campus — a major Bond BHCIP Round 1 investment expanding community‑based behavioral health care in LA. Learn more about BHCIP - https://infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com/
Groundbreaking news in Madera County: A new Crisis Stabilization & Sobering Center, powered by a $24.9M BHCIP grant, will expand local mental health and SUD crisis care for youth and adults. https://infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com/
DHCS celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Birthing Care Pathway Report, a roadmap for improving maternal health in Medi-Cal.
See policy highlights, progress, and resources for providers and partners: www.dhcs.ca.gov/CalAIM/Pages/Birthing-Ca...
Flyer for an All-Comer Webinar titled "Accelerating Improvement with the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits," scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT. Includes a graphic of various tools like a hammer and screwdriver. The HCS logo is at the bottom. Text encourages registration.
✨ Join DHCS for a public webinar on the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits.
Explore practical steps to improve partnerships, workflows, and referrals.
Register: ca-path.com/collaborative.
#DHCS #Webinar #MediCal
Inner‑Tribal Treatment’s new Wellness Village will bring 60 new residential SUD treatment beds & 120 outpatient slots, serving up to 500 individuals each year. This culturally rooted, community‑centered project will expand behavioral health services in SD. https://infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com/
California is helping schools expand behavioral health support. Through CYBHI, districts can now get reimbursed for wellness services students receive on campus.
Watch how San Diego Unified is using this opportunity to support student wellbeing. https://youtu.be/toh_YYH_vCM?si=-tHyS_FHAs0CZFdY
DHCS is proud to partner with CalHHS and CADeptEd in a recent letter highlighting how schools and districts can integrate Soluna & Brightlife Kids to complement existing mental health and wellness supports.
www.dhcs.ca.gov/CYBHI/Documents/2026-002...
One week left to submit a workshop proposal to present at this year’s 20th Annual DHCS Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach from August 25 – 27, 2026.
Deadline for submitting proposals is March 20, 2026.
https://www.cce.csus.edu/sudconference
A person smiles while adjusting large round glasses. Above, text reads: "DHCS covers eye exams, eyeglasses, replacements, and low-vision services to members." The DHCS logo is at the top.
DHCS covers eye exams, eyeglasses, replacements, and low-vision services, all at no cost to members.
Learn more: www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Medi-Cal-For-Ki...
The public comment period is now OPEN for the draft Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Policy Manual Module 5 through March 27.
Your feedback will help shape statewide behavioral health policy: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Public-Comment.aspx
#MentalHealthForAll
Two years after Prop 1 (Behavioral Health Services Act reforms + $6.4B bond), DHCS is expanding care through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program.
$2.9B awarded; Estimated impact: ~6,800 beds + ~26,700 outpatient slots statewide. https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/IPCP-FAQ.aspx
Today, the County of San Diego broke ground on a Bond BHCIP project to build the Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital—expanding access to acute behavioral health care with 12 new beds and an investment of $16.8M.
🔗 Learn more about BHCIP: infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com.
Today, on the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we celebrate inclusion, access & community and honor the experiences, contributions & rights of people with developmental disabilities—this month & every month. #EveryoneBelongs #DDAM2026
Join us for the Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee webinar. 🗓️ Mar 18, 2026 🕒 12 to 2 p.m. PDT 🔗 www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Registration-Q...
#BehavioralHealth #Webinar #DHCS #BHT #QualityEquity #QEAC
Group of people in a bright room, one person is standing and smiling, while others are seated and clapping. The image promotes "Transforming Behavioral Health" by CalHHS.
California is building a full behavioral health continuum of care, from prevention & early intervention to crisis response, treatment, housing & long-term recovery support.
The goal: the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
DHCS is accepting proposals from experts in life-saving overdose prevention, treatment, & recovery services to present at the SUD Integrated Care Conference in Long Beach from August 25 – 27, 2026.
Deadline for submitting proposals is March 20, 2026.
https://www.cce.csus.edu/sudconference
📢 DHCS released the Implementation Plan for New Federal Eligibility and Enrollment Changes Under H.R. 1 to guide upcoming Medi-Cal changes required by federal law. Learn what’s changing and how we’re supporting members: www.dhcs.ca.gov/federal-impacts/Pages/HR...
You're not alone, and help is available 💙 The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available anytime, anywhere to provide compassionate support. Trained, caring counselors are ready to listen and connect you with local resources.
📱 Text/call 988 | 💻 Chat 988California.org
Groundbreaking day in Santa Clara County! 🎉
Heritage Vila, LLC will transform an existing site into a 60‑bed Adult Residential SUD Treatment Facility, adding wraparound services and holistic care for those most in need. 💙 #HeritageVila #BHCIP #SUDTreatment #BehavioralHealth #SantaClaraCounty
To our partners and providers—thank you. Provider networks continue to grow to meet whole-person care needs throughout California.
Review the full report:
storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/a07f998dfefa...
🎥 See how Central Neighborhood Health Foundation is using PATH CITED funds to expand care for Medi-Cal members across San Bernadino and Riverside counties.
Local providers = local impact.
#PATHCITED #MediCal
DHCS is accepting workshop proposals for this year's 20th Annual Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference, to be held August 25 – 27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
The deadline to submit a proposal is March 20, 2026.
http://www.cce.csus.edu/sudconference
