Vice President of Emerging and Statewide Services Jacquelyn H. Torres was quoted in the press release published by the Department of Health Care Services discussing the importance of enhanced care management and community supports.
“At Pacific Clinics, everything we do helps the people we serve to achieve their wellness goals and advance health equity. Medi-Cal transformation is essential to this work,” she said. “Through Community Supports, we provide crucial pathways to affordable housing for individuals and families. Additionally, Enhanced Care Management ensures access to comprehensive services tailored to meet complex health needs with life-affirming services and care.”
Per the press release, as of January 2024, 23 there has been a significant quarter-over-quarter growth in utilization; approximately 62,000 Californians (via Medi-Cal) utilized Community Supports in quarter (Q)3 2023 alone, up 170 percent from Q4 2022.