September 24, 2024
1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time
Registration is now closed. 

Overview

In the early 1970s, the state began developing a managed care system for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Today, California’s Medi-Cal program is the largest state Medicaid program in the nation and the largest payer for health care services in California. In fact, most of the state’s Medi-Cal population receive care through managed health care plans.

Local health plans are an integral part of California’s health care system, collectively serving approximately 70% of beneficiaries enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care. Join us for the webinar to learn about the history and development of local health plans in California’s Medi-Cal managed care program. Expert faculty will discuss:

• How and why the local plan model took shape
• Types and characteristics of local plans
• Role and importance of safety net providers in the development and operation of local health plans
• How local plans are unique
• And more …

Who should attend:
Health plan staff who are new to managed care, as well as those who are interested in learning about the origin of local health plans and their role in the care delivery system.

Agenda

Overview

• The Medi-Cal program and the statewide significance of local
  health plans

The Story Behind the Local Health Plan Model 

• How and why local health plans came to be
• Types of local plan models, and the similarities and differences across plans
• Statutory authorities and implications for accountability, structure and operations
• Importance of safety net providers in the development and operation of local plans
• Key accomplishments to date

How California’s Local Plans are Unique 

• How local plans fit in today’s Medi-Cal landscape
• The value of local health plans across California’s most vulnerable communities

Challenges & Opportunities for Local Plans — Panel Discussion
Panelists discuss some of the challenges and opportunities local health plans face in today’s evolving health care landscape.

Faculty

Linnea Koopmans
Chief Executive Officer
Local Health Plans of California

Linnea brings many years’ experience working on different aspects of the Medi-Cal program and has particular expertise in behavioral health. Immediately prior to coming to LHPC, Linnea was a Senior Policy Analyst for the County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) where she served as the organization’s expert on California’s Section 1915(b) waiver, Section 1115 waiver programs, and the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. She provided successful advocacy on behalf of CBDHA members on state policy, legislative and budget issues. Linnea also previously worked on health care reform implementation for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. She started her career working in housing and homelessness in Santa Barbara.

Elizabeth Gibboney
Former Chief Executive Officer
Partnership HealthPlan of California

Elizabeth “Liz” Gibboney is the former Chief Executive Officer of Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) and was responsible for the development and general management of the health plan. Prior to becoming CEO, she served as Deputy CEO and spent eight years as chief operating officer. Liz was integral in five of Partnership’s six expansions from one county in 1994 to 14 counties in 2023.  

Caroline Davis
President
Davis Health Strategies, LLC

Caroline Davis is a recognized health policy expert with over 25 years of experience in health care financing, policy development and implementation at the federal, state and local levels, with an emphasis on Medicaid, Medicare, and programs for the uninsured. She has extensive experience with California’s health programs for low-income populations, especially the state’s Medicaid (Medi-Cal) program. She is currently the President of Davis Health Strategies, where she works with health care-related organizations focused on improving care for vulnerable and safety-net populations. Previously, Caroline was the Senior Policy Director for the Local Health Plans of California (LHPC), where she provided leadership and strategic direction to identify policy and advocacy positions for California’s locally-based health plans. Other former roles include serving as a Senior Consultant at Health Management Associates (HMA), founder and Senior Operations Manager for the California-based Center to Promote HealthCare Access – now known as Alluma – and as a Program Officer with the California Health Care Foundation.

Registration

This is an LHPC members-only program.

Fees* (per connection)
Members                            $50     
Plan Registration^            $150
*Special registration pricing will be offered while staff work remotely. Standard pricing will resume once staff return to work on-site.
^ Select this option if plan staff will view the webinar communally on-site. Plans with multiple sites must register each site separately and identify whom at each site should receive the webinar access information upon registering. When registering, please enter unique email addresses for each additional site as the system may not allow duplicate logins.

Registration closed Sept. 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Registration Confirmation: Registrants will receive two emails — a registration confirmation email and a separate email that contains access information for the webinar. 

Participating in the Webinar: You will only need a computer with an updated web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox or Safari is recommended). Participants may opt to listen to the webinar via telephone or device. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation notification must be submitted in writing to institute@lhpc.org seven or more days prior to the course date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Substitutions are encouraged. Payment will be due for registered individuals that do not attend or participate in the event, and for which a cancellation notice is not received.