The State’s Department of Health Care Services is innovating and transforming the Medi-Cal delivery system through the implementation of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM). CalAIM is a population health approach that prioritizes prevention and whole-person care. CalAIM is designed to offer Medi-Cal members coordinated and equitable access to services that address their physical, behavioral, developmental, dental, and long-term care needs throughout their lives. 

The County of San Diego established San Diego Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (SDAIM) to assist in coordinating the goals of CalAIM at the local level. SDAIM partners with community groups, direct service providers, Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, County departments and local governments to provide essential infrastructure and planning to support CalAIM implementation. SDAIM demonstrates the County’s commitment to a healthier region that fosters coordinated and equitable access to health and social care for Medi-Cal members through a cross-sector collaborative approach. 

This session is designed to provide a CalAIM 101, showcase local implementation efforts, and invite Live Well partners to provide input on the SDAIM Roadmap to ensure County implementation efforts are in alignment with community priorities.

Learning Objectives

1. Gain a better understanding of the components of CalAIM. 
2. Understand the goals and key components of CalAIM implementation in San Diego County.