Healthcare Technology Program

The Alliance makes investments to improve coordination across the health care system and address infrastructure and capacity gaps to ensure that Medi-Cal members are able to access high-quality care when, where and how they need it. The Healthcare Technology Program aims to improve Medi-Cal member access to high quality health care for the Medi-Cal population in Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

1. Improve access, convenience and care coordination for Medi-Cal members.
2. Expand capacity for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in the Alliance’s service area.
3. Expand capacity for telehealth and e-Consult for Medi-Cal members.

Healthcare Technology Program grants directly support the purchase and implementation of specific types of technology and infrastructure that expand capacity for organizations that serve the Medi-Cal population to increase access to services.

Types of Funded Projects:

• Implementation of mobile health (mHealth) platforms that support member convenience in accessing care and managing health conditions and support health care providers’ operational efficiencies to expand capacity for health care service delivery.
  • mHealth includes technology such as mobile devices, computer applications, patient monitoring devices, wireless devices and texting services for collection of clinical health data, delivery of healthcare information to practitioners and patients, real-time monitoring of patient vital signs and direct provision of care.
• Enhancement and optimization of electronic health records that supports patient-centered care coordination, evidence-based care and population health management.
• ADA-compliant vehicles and medical billing infrastructure for the delivery of NEMT services.
• Technology for the implementation or expansion of telehealth or e-Consult services.

The Alliance will not fund the following:

• Equipment already purchased or in place.
• Leased equipment.
• Equipment reimbursed through the Alliance’s authorization process.
• Duplication of infrastructure and services provided by the Alliance's Telehealth Services.

Applicants who demonstrate one or more of the following will strengthen their grant application:

• How proposed technology/infrastructure is a solution to barriers to care and/or supports the delivery of coordinated and integrated care.
• Use of evidence-based practices or recognized effective practices.
• Leveraging other funding sources and initiatives.
• Metrics to evaluate effectiveness of technology after implementation.

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Medi-Cal Capacity Grant Program (see Eligibility Guidelines) and the following:

• Applicants must be a contracted Alliance provider or 501(c)(3) nonprofit or governmental entity that serves a significant volume of Medi-Cal members in the Alliance service area.

• The Alliance will consider funding projects up to $50,000 per grant.
• Project timelines should be no more than 12 months. Project timelines are defined as the date the project scope of work begins (after grant award date) to the date of project completion.
• An applicant is limited to Healthcare Technology funding for one project at a time which may be implemented at more than one site. A project budget may contain costs for more than one site.
• Funding will be considered for projects already in progress; however, activities completed or costs incurred prior to approval of the grant request by the Alliance will not be considered.
• The Healthcare Technology Program awards one-time grants. Funding for ongoing subscription, license or maintenance fees or other operational costs will not be considered. Applicants must demonstrate secured financial commitment to support the full cost of the project from other sources beyond the grant award.
• The useful life of technology should be at least three years. Applicants must plan to use the technology for the benefit of Medi-Cal members for a minimum of three years after completion of implementation.

Examples of eligible expenses include:

• Consultants and vendor costs for project start-up and/or implementation of technology.
• One-time purchase of equipment and/or technology.
• Training of health care provider staff and/or patients in use of technology.

Visit our How to Apply page for deadlines, instructions and the online application form.

Applications require submission of financial statements, including audited financial statements for the last two fiscal years and an organizational profit and loss statement and balance sheet for the last 12 months. If audited financial statements are not available, applicant should provide a rationale for not performing an annual audit and upload their company or organization’s most recent tax return or Form 990.