Grants enable physicians to implement critical
Department of Healthcare Services' Equity and Practice
Transformation (EPT) Directed Payment Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of
California's most experienced
Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene
Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced the awarding of $2 million in grants to 47 independent physician
practices throughout California.
Here's what the grantees are saying about Health Net's
commitment to promoting health equity.
Los Angeles County Physician (Long
Beach): Solomon Laktineh, MD, Long Beach Family Clinic:
"The EPT grant has brought significant positive impact to our
organization and the patients we care for. With the support of
Health Net, our patients stand to benefit greatly, as we will be
able to focus on closing open care gaps and reaching underserved
populations. This means better access to care for those who need
it most, improved health outcomes and a more equitable healthcare
experience for our community. Health Net's commitment to our
mission through this grant is vital in helping us deliver
meaningful, lasting change."
Los Angeles County Physician (Los
Angeles): Glen Miller,
MD, Next Door: "We have many goals in mind to achieve with the
funding provided from Health Net. We'll be able to upgrade our
exam tables, our computers, our facility and move from paper charts
to electronic health records. Additionally, we'll be hiring
another provider to expediate services for our patients. This is
just the beginning."
Los Angeles County Physician (Whittier): Aliya
Ali, MD, Aliya I. Ali, MD:
"The EPT bridge funding from Health Net has made a huge impact on
my practice. With the funds, I'll be able to streamline and
strengthen the infrastructure of the practice so that the EPT
milestones and key performance indicators will be met."
Los Angeles County Physician (Long
Beach): John Paul Cardin
Jr, MD, Cardin Healthcare: "We are immensely thankful for
the EPT grant, which has significantly benefited our organization
and the patients we assist. The grant will be allocated to EPT
coaching, which will enable us to refine our processes, enhance
efficiency and, ultimately, deliver superior care. For our
patients, we're looking forward to adopting an interface that aims
to reduce treatment delays, enable quicker reactions and establish
a more comprehensive approach to their health disparities. The
support from Health Net is crucial, bolstering our commitment to
providing top tier, synchronized care that truly transforms the
lives of those we serve."
Los Angeles County Physician (Los
Angeles): Nagy Khalil,
MD, Florence Medical Center: "The funds have been crucial in our
ability to improve our practice. We've been able to make large
improvements, including to our electronic medical record system,
and technological updates for the hardware used by staff and
patients in our clinic. Thank you, Health Net, for your
support."
Sacramento County Physician (Sacramento): Manuel Arevalo, MD, San Lucas Pediatrics: "The
funding has significantly advanced our ability to address
disparities in healthcare access and quality, specifically
since we have been able to expand our outreach programs through
hiring an additional staff member. Health Net's commitment to
supporting programs that drive meaningful change is truly
commendable. Their belief in our mission and their generous funding
have been pivotal in our journey towards creating a more equitable
healthcare system. We are deeply appreciative of their support and
look forward to continuing our work together to advance health
equity and improve patient outcomes."
Sacramento County Physician (Galt): Aymen
Damen, MD, Galt Medical Centers: "We would like to extend
our sincerest gratitude to Health Net, not just for the generous
grant that will greatly improve patient care and positively
impact our operations, but for their continued support and
dedication that has helped us provide the best possible patient
care for more than 40 years."
Sacramento County Physician (Sacramento): Reem El-Ankar, BSc, MPH, PMP,
Pediatric Associates: "The bridge funding has been instrumental in
laying the foundation for our next steps, providing the necessary
resources to ensure that we are fully aligned with the terms and
guidelines of the EPT grant. Thank you, Health Net, for this grant
will lead to better health outcomes, reduced disparities and
enhanced patient satisfaction across our services."
Fresno County Physician (Fresno): Amar
Siddique, MD, DBA, Clovis Pediatrics Group: "I want to thank
Health Net for providing us with these funds, which have allowed
us to kick-start the EPT program, as well as formulate the team and
structure needed to complete it successfully. We have been able
to allocate office space, hire personnel, organize staff meetings
for education and create pamphlets and brochures that educate our
patients about this program as we encourage community
participation."
Fresno County Physician (Fresno): Javier
Amu, MD, Javier Amu MD
Medical Corporation: "Thank you, Health Net, for this crucial
support that has helped us cover necessary upgrades in our
facility. With improved technology and additional staff
support, we're better able to serve our patients."
Note: Emphases in quotes added by Health Net.
About Health Net
Founded in California more than 45
years ago, Health Net, a company of Centene Corporation, believes
that every person deserves a safety net for their health,
regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of
health. Today, we provide health plans for individuals, families,
businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or
Medicare. With more than 90,000 of our network providers, Health
Net serves more than three million members across the state. We
also offer access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health
services, employee assistance programs and managed healthcare
products related to prescription drugs. We make these health plans
and services available through Health Net, LLC and its
subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance
Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are
wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a
leading healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health
of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Health Net and
Centene employ more than 5,700 people in California who work at one of five regional
Talent Hub offices. For more information, visit
www.HealthNet.com.
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