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The cross-sector collaboration at the heart of CalAIM will be possible only if different parts of the system — managed care plans, physical and behavioral health care providers, county agencies, and social service providers — can both aggregate data and share information in real time about patients or clients they have in common. For example, CalAIM’s Population Health Management program will require reliable and effective exchange of health data to stratify the different needs of Medi-Cal and to do the proactive, person-centered outreach that is the key to preventive care. Enhanced Care Managers will similarly rely on effective data exchange to coordinate care and services for people with complex needs. The success of both local and state data sharing initiatives are critical in enabling whole-person care.

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Report

California Health Information Technology Landscape Assessment

This presentation summarizes research commissioned by the California Department of Health Care Services in 2022 to assess the readiness of mental health, substance use disorder, and social service organizations.

November 04, 2024
CalAIM, Data Exchange, Medi-Cal, Technology and Innovation

Consent Management Processes for Implementation of Data Exchange and CalAIM

October 19, 2023
CalAIM, Data Exchange, Medi-Cal, Technology and Innovation

Improving Behavioral Health Through Data-Driven Collaboration: A Santa Cruz County Case Study

September 12, 2023
Behavioral Health, Regions
Two medical professionals look at an electronic health record together.

California Is Creating a New Health Information Exchange. Here’s Why That Matters.

June 07, 2022
Data Exchange, Technology and Innovation
Collage of people, ambulance, fast-food restaurant, California locations

How to Share Data: A Practical Guide for Health and Homeless Systems of Care

May 31, 2022
Homelessness
Explainer

Data Exchange Explainer Series

CHCF’s Data Exchange Explainer Series seeks to create a better understanding among stakeholders of statewide health information exchange. These four papers highlight other states’ pathways to provide incentives for participation in data exchange, approaches to governance adopted by policymakers, digital identity management, and data sharing agreements.

May 31, 2022
Technology and Innovation
Digital road map

CalAIM and Health Data Sharing

May 05, 2021
CalAIM, Data Exchange, Medi-Cal, Technology and Innovation
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Breaking Down Silos: How to Share Data to Improve the Health of People Experiencing Homelessness

July 13, 2021
Behavioral Health, CalAIM, Homelessness, Medi-Cal, Substance Use Disorder
A group of medical providers stand in a circle, digital tablets in hand, having a conversation.

Catalyzing Coordination: Technology’s Role in California’s Whole Person Care Pilots

April 19, 2019
Data Exchange, Medi-Cal, Technology and Innovation
Map of California with a model of a network mesh overlaid

Why California Needs Better Data Exchange: Challenges, Impacts, and Policy Options for a 21st Century Health System

February 25, 2021
Facts and Data
Toolkit

Health Workforce Strategies for California

June 09, 2021
Health Workforce

Private: Community Health Workers & Promotores in the Future of Medi-Cal

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