Innovaccer to Help California Unify Data From 16 Medi-Cal Plans
The Equity and Practice Transformation (EPT) program in California supports 198 primary care practices across 58 counties. Its goals are to reduce health disparities, improve data capabilities, and prepare primary care providers for value-based payment models.
The PopHealth Learning Center (PHLC) recently selected Innovaccer's population health analytics platform, Gravity, to support the EPT program.
Population Health Management Initiative (PHMI)
In 2024, Innovaccer was chosen to develop the Population Health Management Initiative (PHMI) platform. This initiative is aimed at enhancing population health management across California, in collaboration with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), California community health centers, and Kaiser Permanente.
Key Partners and Goals
- California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
- California community health centers
- Kaiser Permanente
This partnership focuses on unifying data across 16 Medi-Cal plans to bolster healthcare equity and improve practice transformation efforts.
Insights from Healthcare Innovation
In September, Healthcare Innovation covered a presentation by Palav Babaria, M.D., M.H.S., highlighting the ongoing efforts to integrate data systems and address disparities in care.
This collaboration exemplifies California’s commitment to driving equity and quality in primary care through advanced analytics and coordinated health initiatives.
Author’s summary: Innovaccer’s role in California’s EPT and PHMI programs is pivotal for uniting Medi-Cal data and advancing value-based care across numerous primary care practices.