The Osteopathic Medical Board of California convened on November 14, 2024, to discuss key updates regarding their diversion program contract and technology initiatives. The meeting focused on the transition of services from their current vendor, Maximus, to a new provider, Premier Health Group.
The board reported that their existing contract with Maximus is set to expire in December 2024. On August 26, 2024, the board was informed that Maximus would not be submitting a bid for the renewal of the contract. Subsequently, on October 18, 2025, the board publicly announced the intent to award the contract to Premier Health Group. The board is currently collaborating with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) to ensure a smooth transition of participant information to the new vendor.
In the interim, Ralph, the probation monitor, will continue to closely oversee each participant to ensure compliance with their contract agreements and decision orders.
Additionally, the board discussed ongoing updates to the medical board's phone application. They expressed optimism about completing the app updates by the end of the fiscal year, as previously reported in earlier meetings.
Overall, the meeting highlighted significant changes in vendor partnerships and ongoing technological advancements aimed at improving service delivery within the board's programs.