JULY 2024

The Chapman Connect

Chapman Consulting's Quarterly Newsletter

A NOTE FROM ATHENA

“I’m excited to share the first edition of our quarterly Chapman newsletter with you — our friends, colleagues, clients, and statewide collaborators. I have known many of you for much of my career and through professional and personal growth and challenges, and I can’t really put into words how much I appreciate the support I have had on this journey. I began Chapman Consulting in 2018 and over 6 years it is humbling to look back at the interesting and valuable projects I have been lucky to work on, which are only possible because of the partnerships we have created and the amazing people who have joined me along the way.

The Chapman Consulting team is growing, and I am excited to share with you more about the team and a few of our recent project highlights. This quarterly newsletter will spotlight a few policy, budget, and legislative issues that we’re following. I encourage you to reach out to us in-person or virtually on opportunities to work together, connect, or share successes. This community has been so important to the team and me, and we hope this will be one way to continue communication and dialogue on all that is going on in the health policy world. As we head into the last part of the summer, I hope you find time to unwind and look forward to connecting with many of you this fall.” 

- Athena Chapman

Founder and President

MEET THE TEAM

The Chapman Team has been growing fast! We look forward to continuing to grow with a broader range of backgrounds and expertise to best-support our clients.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Providing Access & Transforming Health (PATH)

Collaborative Planning and Implementation Workgroups

To support the implementation the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) benefit and Community Supports services under California’s Medi-Cal transformation known as CalAIM, the Department of Health Care Services launched the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative which provides funding to address gaps in local organizational capacity and infrastructure throughout the State, over a five-year period (2022 – 2027).



Chapman Consulting is proud to support the PATH effort as facilitators for the Collaborative Planning and Implementation Initiative (CPI) workgroups in San Francisco and Santa Clara counties. The CPI workgroups bring together community-based organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Managed Care Plans, state and local government entities, and other health care providers to work together on identifying and resolving local implementation issues, and disseminating best practices for delivering ECM and Community Supports under CalAIM.


Through intentional collaborative efforts, stakeholders have successfully identified strategies and unified processes to create a more integrated, patient-centered healthcare system that addresses the complex needs of San Francisco and Santa Clara counties’ underserved populations and promotes health equity. The Chapman team has also developed a suite of tools and resources to help local providers navigate the landscape, including an ECM and Community Supports Access Guide, Provider Toolkits, and updated Provider Rosters. We encourage you to explore this and more on Chapman Consulting’s website.

 

This effort is led by Chapman’s Associate Vice President Elizabeth Evenson, along with Project Manager Roxanne Bledsoe, and additional support and expertise from Chapman’s affiliates, Caroline Davis and Gretchen Schroeder. 

Interested in joining a PATH CPI collaborative in your area?

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Did you know that Chapman Consulting is an approved vendor on the PATH TA Marketplace?


We can help providers better understand and navigate the requirements of CalAIM and the Medi-Cal managed care delivery system, identify funding opportunities, and provide strategic planning to help meet your goals. Let's talk more!

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Chapman's Client Kudos

Chapman Consulting’s first Client Kudos goes to First 5 Yolo! We have been working to facilitate a contract between First 5 Yolo and their local Managed Care Plan to serve as a Supervising Provider for Community Health Workers (CHWs). First 5 Yolo’s home vising initiative, Welcome Baby: Road to Resilience, is delivered by CHWs and provides critical services to Yolo County’s children and families.


Through this program fusing medical and social services, families receive home visits, are connected to resources, and receive support navigating complex service systems to ensure that all families have access to the care, supports, and services they need and deserve, to raise children who are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.


Congratulations, First 5 Yolo on this big step! 

Upcoming Events

See what's happening this quarter



Chapman Consulting will be on-site at all of the following events and would love to connect in person!



SCHEDULE A MEETING

August 6

California Association of Health Plans

CalAIM: What is Next for Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports?

More information



September 11

2024 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference


Chapman is a proud sponsor of the Southern California State of Reform



More information

October 17-18

California Primary Care Association

2024 Annual Conference

More information

October 21-23

California Association of Health Plans

2024 Annual Conference


Chapman is a proud sponsor of the 2024 CAHP Annual Conference


More information

Policy, Legislative

& Regulatory Updates

Policy Updates: State Budget


The Administration and Legislature came to an agreement on California’s 2024-2025 budget at the end of June, which addresses the state’s $47 billion deficit through a multi-year solution reliant on reducing state funding, drawing on state reserves, deferring payments to later dates, and makes adjustments and reductions to state programs. Of note, the final budget makes significant adjustments to the State’s Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax, with planned rate increases for health care providers taking the biggest hit. The budget also drastically reduced funding for the Equity and Practice Transformation Grant Program, narrowing the scope and impact. Final budget details documents are yet to be released, but you can find Governor Newsom’s budget summary document here.

Legislative Spotlight


While Chapman Consulting is not a lobbying firm, we are pleased to be able to provide government affairs support to clients on an as-needed basis. This legislative session we have supported clients with bill tracking, meeting scheduling, and writing written testimony. A few of this year’s bills of interest we are keeping an eye on are:


Regulatory Updates


The Chapman team stays up-to-date on regulatory and policy initiatives of the Department of Managed Health Care, the Department of Health Care Services, and the Department of Health Care Access and Information to identify opportunities to engage in implementation processes.


Please reach out if we can help navigate any of California's regulatory landscape!

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  • Operational Support
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Regulatory, Policy, and Legislative Support
  • Request for Proposals/Funding Opportunity Development
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Meeting Facilitation/Event Planning
  • Education and Outreach
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