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Medi‑Cal pilots and 'Postpartum Pathway' paper spotlight coordinated year‑long postpartum care and workforce gaps
Summary
Board staff and the chair briefed the council on DHCS‑led pilots and a Postpartum Pathway concept paper meant to test coordinated, year‑long postpartum care under Medi‑Cal.
Chair Madeline Weisner and program staff summarized Department of Health Care Services activity affecting Medi‑Cal and midwifery access.
TIMA pilots. Weisner reported that DHCS was selected by CMS as one of 15 states to pilot the Transforming Maternal Health Model (TIMA), a care‑delivery and payment demonstration intended to test evidence‑informed interventions supported by value‑based payment. The pilot will operate in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties, and DHCS was convening stakeholder sessions for local providers and organizations.
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