Learn about our member texting program, earn money through the DSI program + upcoming webinars!
Enroll in HSS cultural competency training
Alliance providers now have access to online cultural competency training offered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program will help equip providers with the knowledge, skills and awareness to best serve all our members, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. This training could go towards CME credits, AAFP Elective credits or contact hours, depending on eligibility and provider types.
To start the training, visit the HSS website.
All providers are encouraged to complete this training.
Thank you for supporting our strategic priority of health equity and increasing member access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care.
The Alliance is texting members about benefits and more!
As of September 2024, the Alliance has started texting members about benefits, services and other important topics. Please share this information with Alliance members.
We already text members when they need to renew their Medi-Cal. Now, the Alliance will also text about other topics, including checkups, vaccines and other benefits and services.
We are sharing this information with providers because text and call scams are very common. We want to pass along some information that will help if members are wondering whether texts are legitimate.
- Alliance texts will come from the short code 59849. If members get a message from a different number, they should not reply or click any links. If anything about a text is suspicious, it’s better to be cautious. Members should call Member Services to report it.
- The Alliance will never text members to ask for health information or money.
Please encourage Alliance members to keep their contact information updated with the county and with the Alliance so that they can receive updates on their health plan.
More information on the texting program is available via the texting terms and conditions on our website.
Participate in the Alliance’s Data Sharing Incentive program
Your organization or practice may be eligible for the Alliance’s Data Sharing Incentive (DSI) program! The DSI program offers up to $40,000 in financial assistance to Alliance providers for participating in active data sharing via Health Information Exchange (HIE). The incentive supports providers to meet the mandatory California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Data Exchange Framework (DxF) statewide requirements.
The DSI is now open to primary care providers (PCPs), including pediatric PCPs. Future eligible provider types include:
- Specialists.
- Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports providers.
- Behavioral health providers.
Providers will fill out the DSI Interest Form to express their interest in participating in the DSI program. The Alliance will use the form to determine eligibility to participate in the program. The form includes questions about your EHR system. Please email [email protected] with “DSI Interest Form” in the subject line to receive and complete the form.
For more information, including timelines and FAQs, please visit the DSI page on our website.
Attend pediatric lead screening presentation
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Health Care Services will be presenting on best practices for pediatric lead screening. Jean Woo, public health medical officer at the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, will be hosting the webinar.
Lead screening in children is also a Care-Based Incentive for Alliance providers! Read about the paid measure on our website.
The lead screening webinar will take place on Sept. 18, 2024, from noon to 1:15 p.m. To view the meeting information, visit our webinar events page.
Before attending, please take the DHCS pre-assessment about lead poisoning.
Reminder: attend upcoming Women’s Health Lunch and Learn
On Sept. 11, the Alliance will be hosting a Women’s Health Lunch and Learn in collaboration with the American Cancer Society. Dr. Tan Nguyen and Molly Black will present on the current barriers to women’s preventative care, new developments in care and best practices.
To learn more and register for the event, visit our website.
