A Look at CalAIM: How Far Has It Come, and Where Is It Heading?
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) in January 2022. This initiative intends to improve outcomes for Medi-Cal enrollees, who often have complex health and social needs. Individuals with needs such as mental health conditions, hunger, and homelessness often lack help because different providers and social services…