Attend an upcoming webinar about how California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) supports children and youth impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Providers will learn how to use CalAIM to strengthen care coordination, address social drivers of health and expand access to vital services for vulnerable children and families.
This activity counts as 1.0 credit and is approved for AMA, AAPA, APA, ANCC, ASWB, ABIM-MOC and ABP-MOC.
Timing
- When: Thursday, May 1, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m.
- Where: Online.
- Register: Register online.
Key topics covered
- Overview of CalAIM goals and initiatives, including a foundational overview of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports services.
- The impact of ACEs and toxic stress on children, youth and families.
- The role of Medi-Cal managed care plans in implementation.
Speakers
Mary W. Zavala, LCSW, MPP, MA. Zavala is a health care consultant with experience in person-centered care, Medi-Cal managed care and CalAIM implementation. She previously led ECM and Community Supports at L.A. Care and San Francisco Health Plan.
Mikah Owen, M.D., MPH, FAAP. Dr. Owen is senior director of clinical and academic programs at UCAAN. He is a former adviser to the ACEs Aware initiative and has served as a pediatrician and faculty member at UC Davis Health.
Cynthia Carmona, MPA. Carmona is a policy expert who has led major initiatives including My Health LA, Health Homes and CalAIM ECM and Community Supports. She now consults with organizations on CalAIM implementation and system transformation.
