Starting January 1, California’s Medi-Cal program plans to implement new standardized contracts with its 22 managed care health plans, tightening enforcement of quality measures, requiring public reporting of medical providers’ performance, and mandating investment to plug gaps in primary care access. State regulators will need to be tough to realize these changes amidst other initiatives, such as over 700,000 immigrants becoming eligible for Medi-Cal coverage, transitioning people into new health plans, and cuts in Medi-Cal enrollment. Some have also expressed concerns about a shortage of medical professionals but emphasize that health plans must deliver on their contractual obligations.
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Bold Changes Are in Store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but Will Patients Benefit?
