HealthCare Partners today announced it has signed a provider agreement with L.A. Care Health Plan to provide services for patients eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal (Medi-Medis) in the new program known as Cal MediConnect.
Below is the HealthCare Partners press release:
TORRANCE,CA – L.A. Care is one of five health plans in Los Angeles County participating in Cal MediConnect, a three-year Medicare and Medi-Cal program that integrates medical care, long-term care, mental health, substance abuse programs, and social services under a coordinated care plan.
“We’re pleased to have this opportunity to join together with L.A. Care to provide outstanding healthcare to Cal MediConnect beneficiaries in Los Angeles County,” said Tom Paulsen, M.D. executive medical director at HealthCare Partners. “We at HealthCare Partners will focus our attention on serving this population through our nationally recognized coordinated care model to drive enhanced quality and high levels of patient satisfaction as a top-performing medical group in this program.”
HealthCare Partners will manage all medical care for beneficiaries in this program while also working with L.A. Care to actively participate in the management of long-term services and supports. Extensive resources are also being provided by both organizations to fully coordinate the behavioral health needs for this population.
“Both organizations understand the complex health needs of dual eligible beneficiaries,” said Howard Kahn, L.A. Care Chief Executive Officer. “L.A. Care has extensive experience in developing innovative programs for low-income populations, and HealthCare Partners has a great reputation for delivering care to a large and diverse Medicare membership. Together, we are committed to providing the best care possible to the Medi-Medi population.”
The agreement is subject to final approval by the Department of Managed Health Care (DHMC).
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