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<\/a>We work together with our partners to help providers understand CenCal Health policies and procedures. These trainings are focused on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and services our members receive.<\/p>\nTopics include updated guidelines, policies, new programs, and instruction on using our web tools which is designed to save you time and allow you to focus on running your practice and taking care of patients.<\/p>\n
Please email providerevents@cencalhealth.org<\/a> or contact the Provider Services Department at (805) 562-1676 for questions, or additional training opportunities on topics that you would like presented.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our online content library includes a variety of microlearning videos on a wide variety of business topics and materials. These training resources are focused on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and services our members receive.<\/p>\n If you are interested in adding this service to your practice, please attend the ACEs Aware training<\/a><\/p>\n CenCal Health will also need providers to attest to completing the training for trauma and trauma-informed care<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs module_class=”cencal-tab” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” tab_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CenCal Health conducts a variety of educational Provider Training courses on a variety of subjects for all provider types.\u00a0 In-person seminars are held throughout both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, and webinars are available online. These educational events focus on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and service our members receive.<\/p>\n A consensus of scientific research demonstrates that cumulative adversity, especially when experienced during childhood development, is a root cause of some of the most harmful, persistent, and expensive health challenges facing our nation. California is leading the way by training and providing payment to Medi-Cal providers for ACE screenings to significantly improve health and well-being across the state\u2019s communities.\u00a0\u00a0If you are interested in adding this service to your practice, please attend the ACEs Aware training<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0attest to completing the training for trauma and trauma-informed care<\/a><\/p>\n The Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative (PeRC) provides Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience training for pediatric providers and clinic staff. The PeRC Training Portal offers free virtual training for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit. Learn more about available training here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n CalAIM\u00a0is a long-term initiative created by the\u00a0California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)\u00a0to transform and strengthen Medi-Cal. The mission of CalAIM is to offer Californians a more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered approach to maximize their health and life trajectory.<\/p>\n With CalAIM, the holistic health needs of members are prioritized through prevention and\u00a0whole-person care. Whole-person care means members with complex needs have access to novel services that extend beyond traditional healthcare settings. These services aim to provide comprehensive care and achieve better health outcomes for members whose wellness is impacted by complex social factors, including homelessness, behavioral health, care needs for older adults, transitioning from incarceration, and more.<\/p>\n Join CenCal Health on October 25th as we share CalAIM\u2019s primary goals, learn how to identify members who might benefit from Enhanced Care Management (ECM) with our populations of focus now and in the future, as well as how to refer eligible members for Community Support (CS)housing services, medically tailored meals services, and more!<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n All CenCal Health pediatric members are required to have a blood lead test at both 12 and 24 months of age at a minimum.\u00a0 During this training attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about lead testing requirements, clinical guidelines, and best practices from our guest speaker Doctor Jean Woo MD MPH MBA, Public Health Medical Officer II with Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) and CHDP Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch.<\/p>\n Join us on September 20, 2023 from 12:00p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m. for this LIVE webinar and receive CME credit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Santa Barbara County Consortium for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Santa Barbara County Consortium for Continuing Medical Education designates this activity for a <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please contact the Provider Services Education Specialist at providerevents@cencalhealth.org. \u00a0We always appreciate provider questions and try to deliver current information and materials.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_class=”wide” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_41″ show_border=”off” disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_class=”cencal-sidebar” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_css_title=”background-color: #2684C0;||padding: 1em 1em;” border_color_right=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_widget__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_74″ show_border=”off” disabled_on=”on|off|off” module_class=”cencal-sidebar” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_css_title=”background-color: #2684C0;||padding: 1em 1em;” border_color_right=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_widget__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Provider Training & Resources” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_text_color=”#2684c0″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Topics include updated guidelines, policies, new programs, and instruction on using our web tools which is designed to save you time and allow you to focus on running your practice and taking care of patients.<\/p>\n Please email providerevents@cencalhealth.org<\/a> or contact the Provider Services Department at (805) 562-1676 for questions, or additional training opportunities on topics that you would like presented.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our online content library includes a variety of microlearning videos on a wide variety of business topics and materials. These training resources are focused on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and services our members receive.<\/p>\n If you are interested in adding this service to your practice, please attend the ACEs Aware training<\/a><\/p>\n CenCal Health will also need providers to attest to completing the training for trauma and trauma-informed care<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_class=”cencal-tab” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” tab_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”|||21px||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_tab title=”UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n CenCal Health conducts a variety of educational Provider Training courses on a variety of subjects for all provider types.\u00a0 In-person seminars are held throughout both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, and webinars are available online. These educational events focus on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and service our members receive.<\/p>\n The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added\u00a0doula services as a covered benefit on\u00a0January\u00a01, 2023. Services include personal support to individuals and families throughout pregnancy and one year postpartum. This includes emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period, as well as support for and after miscarriage and abortion.<\/p>\n DHCS added doulas as a Medi-Cal benefit to help prevent perinatal complications and improve health outcomes for birthing parents and infants.<\/p>\n Who should attend?<\/strong>\u00a0 All Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County doula providers interested in learning more about this benefit for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and who are interested in contracting with CenCal Health.<\/p>\n Join us on April 16 at 12:00 p.m. and <\/strong><\/span>click here<\/a> to register for your virtual seat today! <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n CenCal Health covers screening members for alcohol use and providing brief behavioral interventions at primary healthcare.\u202f Members with primary Medi-Cal Insurance who meet DSM V criteria for substance use disorder must be referred to County Alcohol and Drug Services for appropriate out-patient and residential treatment services. Members with primary Medicare Insurance who meet DSM V criteria for substance use disorders must be referred to appropriate resources that accept Medicare.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please join our Behavioral Health team to learn more about the Mental Health, Substance Use, and Behavioral Health Treatment benefits.\u00a0 During this webinar we will be sharing the many different screening resources and documentation requirements, how to refer a member for services, and billing procedure codes a PCP may use when billing for specific screenings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Who should attend?<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>All participating PCPs and their authorization, and billing staff are encouraged to attend this training.<\/span><\/p>\n Join us on April 25 at 12:00 p.m. and <\/strong><\/span>click here<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>to register for your virtual seat today!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Join CenCal Health during one of two in-person training seminars in Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria to learn more about our Quality Care Incentive Program (QCIP), and to learn from your peers!\u00a0 This program identifies members who are due for clinically recommended services to help Primary Care Providers continue providing high quality health care for members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During this event we will focus on:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All QCIP participating PCPs and their quality improvement, billing and finance staff are encouraged to attend this training.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Join us on Tuesday, April 30 in Santa Maria or on Thursday, May 2 in Santa Barbara <\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong><\/span>at 11:30 a.m.\u00a0 Click here to register for you seat today! We kindly ask that you RSVP<\/a> by <\/strong><\/span>Friday, April 19, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Santa Barbara County Consortium for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. <\/em>\u00a0<\/em> The Santa Barbara County Consortium for Continuing Medical Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.<\/em><\/p>\n Federal law enacted in 1967 established\u00a0Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and\u00a0Treatment (EPSDT)<\/strong>, which guarantees all medically necessary services to children and youth under age 21 enrolled in Medi-Cal. As of 2023, California refers to EPSDT as\u00a0Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n In 2019, the California State Auditor released a report highlighting the low rates of children\u2019s preventive health services in Medi-Cal. A follow-up audit in 2022 underscored that millions of Medi-Cal-enrolled children are still not receiving preventive services. In response, the\u00a0Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)\u00a0<\/strong>committed to developing a standardized provider training on Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens.<\/span><\/p>\n CenCal Health, as a licensed health care services plan, is mandated by California\u2019s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure providers and delegated entities are meeting the unique and diverse needs of all members.<\/span><\/p>\n Providers must attest for themselves and their employees who completed the training, please click here <\/a>and complete the attestation form. This form should be emailed to\u00a0psrgroup@cencalhealth.org<\/a>\u00a0for completion.<\/strong><\/p>\n CalAIM\u00a0is a long-term initiative created by the\u00a0California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)\u00a0to transform and strengthen Medi-Cal. The mission of CalAIM is to offer Californians a more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered approach to maximize their health and life trajectory.<\/p>\n With CalAIM, the holistic health needs of members are prioritized through prevention and\u00a0whole-person care. Whole-person care means members with complex needs have access to novel services that extend beyond traditional healthcare settings. These services aim to provide comprehensive care and achieve better health outcomes for members whose wellness is impacted by complex social factors, including homelessness, behavioral health, care needs for older adults, transitioning from incarceration, and more.<\/p>\n A consensus of scientific research demonstrates that cumulative adversity, especially when experienced during childhood development, is a root cause of some of the most harmful, persistent, and expensive health challenges facing our nation. California is leading the way by training and providing payment to Medi-Cal providers for ACE screenings to significantly improve health and well-being across the state\u2019s communities.\u00a0\u00a0If you are interested in adding this service to your practice, please attend the ACEs Aware training<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0attest to completing the training for trauma and trauma-informed care<\/a><\/p>\n The Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative (PeRC) provides Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience training for pediatric providers and clinic staff. The PeRC Training Portal offers free virtual training for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit. Learn more about available training here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_tabs disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_class=”cencal-tab” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” tab_font_size=”16px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CenCal Health conducts a variety of educational Provider Training courses on a variety of subjects for all provider types.\u00a0 In-person seminars are held throughout both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, and webinars are available online. These educational events focus on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and service our members receive.<\/p>\n A consensus of scientific research demonstrates that cumulative adversity, especially when experienced during childhood development, is a root cause of some of the most harmful, persistent, and expensive health challenges facing our nation. California is leading the way by training and providing payment to Medi-Cal providers for ACE screenings to significantly improve health and well-being across the state\u2019s communities.\u00a0\u00a0If you are interested in adding this service to your practice, please attend the ACEs Aware training<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0attest to completing the training for trauma and trauma-informed care<\/a><\/p>\n The Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative (PeRC) provides Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience training for pediatric providers and clinic staff. The PeRC Training Portal offers free virtual training for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit. Learn more about available training here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n CalAIM\u00a0is a long-term initiative created by the\u00a0California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)\u00a0to transform and strengthen Medi-Cal. The mission of CalAIM is to offer Californians a more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered approach to maximize their health and life trajectory.<\/p>\n With CalAIM, the holistic health needs of members are prioritized through prevention and\u00a0whole-person care. Whole-person care means members with complex needs have access to novel services that extend beyond traditional healthcare settings. These services aim to provide comprehensive care and achieve better health outcomes for members whose wellness is impacted by complex social factors, including homelessness, behavioral health, care needs for older adults, transitioning from incarceration, and more.<\/p>\n Enhanced communication between providers, staff and patients is essential to effectively provide quality care in a culturally sensitive manner. CenCal Health advocates for quality care for all members, regardless of how they may identify. To further that goal, CenCal Health provides Cultural Competency and Health Literacy tools to improve provider-patient communication.<\/p>\n During this training we will review best practices in the following areas: <\/strong><\/p>\nACEs Aware Training & Resources<\/h3>\n
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Alcohol Misuse Resources<\/h3>\n
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DHCS ACEs Aware Training<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
ACEs and Resilience Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n
CenCal Health CalAIM Whole-Person Care Webinar<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Primary Care Provider (PCP) Pediatric Lead Testing Provider Training<\/strong><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>We work together with our partners to help providers understand CenCal Health policies and procedures. These trainings are focused on supporting provider staff on a variety of subjects designed to enhance the quality of care and services our members receive.<\/p>\nACEs Aware Training & Resources<\/h3>\n
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Alcohol Misuse Resources<\/h3>\n
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Doula 101 Overview Webinar
<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>Click here to RSVP<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nPCP Behavioral Health & Mental Health Benefit Webinar<\/a>
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Click here to RSVP<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nPCP Quality Care Incentive Program In-Person Workshops<\/a>
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<\/em><\/p>\nMedi-Cal for Kids & Teens EPSDT Training<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nCalAIM Services 101 Whole-Person Care Transformation Webinar<\/a><\/strong>
<\/strong>Click here to RSVP<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nDHCS ACEs Aware Training<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
ACEs and Resilience Training<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
DHCS ACEs Aware Training<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
ACEs and Resilience Training<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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CenCal Health CalAIM Whole-Person Care Webinar<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Cultural Competency & Health Literacy Webinar <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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