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Jolie Onodera

Jolie Onodera is the CSAC Senior Legislative Advocate in the area of Health Policy.

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CSAC Bulletin Article

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicare to Improve Delivery for Justice-Involved Populations

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

December 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

CA Receives Federal Approval of BH-CONNECT Demonstration Waiver

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

December 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Governor Proclaims State of Emergency in Response to Bird Flu, Virtual Briefing on 12/20

Jolie Onodera Catherine Freeman Danielle Bradley Amber Rossow

December 19, 2024

On Wednesday, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in response to the growing number of cases of Avian influenza A (H5N1), also known as Bird Flu. The emergency proclamation is intended to provide state and local agencies with flexibility related to staffing, contracting, and other rules to support the state’s coordinated response.

CSAC Bulletin Article

PATH CITED Round 4 Applications to Open on Jan. 6, Upcoming Webinars

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

December 12, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

New Federal Rural Hospital Initiative

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

December 12, 2024

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is supporting a new initiative, the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP), which is designed to assist rural hospitals in improving their financial stability and meeting community health care needs.

CSAC Bulletin Article

DHCS Seeks Feedback on CalAIM Data Sharing Authorization Guidance Toolkits

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

December 12, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Brief Overview of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)’ California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

December 5, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

State Seeks Input for Proposition 1 Population-Based Prevention Strategy

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

December 5, 2024

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking input from stakeholders to support the planning, development and implementation of its strategy for prevention programs. Proposition 1, which was passed by California voters earlier this year, includes annual funding of close to $100 million for statewide, population-based support for mental and substance use disorder prevention efforts, starting July 1, 2026.

CSAC Bulletin Article

NOW OPEN: Public Comment on Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual Module 2

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

December 5, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

CARE Court Now Statewide, Upcoming Resources Public Defenders

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

December 5, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

2024 CSAC Annual Meeting Recap: Health and Human Services Policy Committee

Justin Garrett Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

November 27, 2024

The Health and Human Services Policy Committee met on Tuesday, November 19 during the CSAC 130th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles County. The meeting was jam-packed with attendance and took the entire two hours allotted, ending with the recognition and celebration of outgoing Santa Cruz County Supervisor and Chair of the Health and Human Services Policy Committee, Zach Friend.

CSAC Bulletin Article

California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Justice-Involved (CalAIM JI) Initiative Workshop – Recap and Key Takeaways

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

November 27, 2024

During the 130th CSAC Annual Meeting in Los Angeles County, the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Administration of Justice (AOJ) policy teams convened a panel of county leaders from Inyo, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Yuba, as well as leadership from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to discuss best practices and implementation of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Justice-Involved (CalAIM JI) Initiative, also known as the Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative.

CSAC Bulletin

Navigating Challenges for FEMA Reimbursement Workshop

Jolie Onodera Ada Waelder Danielle Bradley Amber Rossow

November 27, 2024

The Navigating Challenges for FEMA Reimbursement Workshop was held at CSAC’s 130th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles County. The panel was co-moderated by Supervisor Diane Burgis of Contra Costa County and Supervisor Zach Friend of Santa Cruz County, who also serves as the CSAC Health and Human Services Policy Committee Chair.

The panelists consisted of:

CSAC Bulletin Article

2024 Legislative Session: Key Developments in Health and Human Services Policy Area

Justin Garrett Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

November 14, 2024

Throughout the 2023-2024 Legislative Session, CSAC has kept you informed about key legislative developments. With Governor Newsom’s final actions now complete, CSAC will publish a series of articles highlighting new laws and vetoed bills in each policy area. This week, our focus is on the Health and Human Services policy area, covering the impact of newly enacted legislation on health services, behavioral health services, social services, and homelessness.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Notification of Time/Date Change: CalAIM Justice-Involved Learning Collaborative Webinar 6 – Pharmacy Policy

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

November 14, 2024

For those intending to attend the upcoming Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) CalAIM Justice-Involved Learning Collaborative Webinar 6 covering Pharmacy Policy, please be advised that the time and date have changed.

UPDATED DATE / TIME: December 12, 2024, from 10 AM – 12 PM PT.

CSAC Bulletin Article

New CalAIM Resources, Upcoming Webinar

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

November 14, 2024

On November 12, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched new resources to help providers succeed in the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) environment.

New On-Demand resources include:

CSAC Bulletin Article

CARE Act Early Implementation Report, New Resources, 2025 Working Group Schedule

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

November 14, 2024

CARE Act Early Implementation Report

CSAC Bulletin Article

Public Comment Opportunity: Draft Data Exchange Framework Roadmap

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

November 14, 2024

The CalHHS Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII) has released the draft Data Exchange Framework (DxF) Roadmap for public comment.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Justice-Involved (JI) Reentry Initiative December 2024 Live Training Webinars

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

November 7, 2024

For those interested, please be advised that the Department of Health Care Services’ Medi-Cal Outreach and Education team are offering live training webinars in December 2024 relating to the Justice-Involved (JI) Reentry Initiative, and specifically, policy and coverage for JI 90-day pre-release services.

The live webinars will be offered on the following dates:

CSAC Bulletin Article

State’s Mental Health Commission Appoints Will Lightbourne as Interim Executive Director

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

November 7, 2024

On November 5, the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission announced the appointment of veteran public servant Will Lightbourne as interim executive director of the Commission, as a search is initiated for a new leader following last month’s resignation of its current executive director, Toby Ewing.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Attorney General Bonta Announces Multi-State Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

November 7, 2024

On November 4, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the completion of an opioid settlement with Kroger, an American retail company that operates supermarkets and multi-department stores throughout the United States.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming BHCIP Webinars on Facility Licensing and Certification Processes

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 31, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Next Week: CARE Act Working Group Meeting, Training and Technical Assistance

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

October 31, 2024

CARE Act Working Group Meeting

CSAC Bulletin Article

California Attorney General Issues Local Government Guidance for Tackling the Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

October 31, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

FCC Approves Georouting Rules for 988 Lifeline

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 24, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming CARE Act Training and Technical Assistance Events

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 24, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Proposition 1: Upcoming BHSA Public Listening Sessions

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 24, 2024

The Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) requires the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to participate in stakeholder engagement and consultation activities to support the planning, development, and implementation of Behavioral Health Transformation related policy.

DHCS has scheduled the next two public listening sessions:

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming Public Comment on Draft AB 988 Five-Year Implementation Plan and Webinar

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 17, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

California Receives Federal Approval for Culturally-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 17, 2024

California, alongside Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon, has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand access to culturally-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. Two new categories of interventions will now be covered by Medi-Cal, as developed by the state in partnership with tribal partners:

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming SAMHSA Webinar: Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Health Needs in Encampments

Justin Garrett Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 10, 2024

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Homeless & Housing Resource Center (HHRC) will host a webinar, “Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Health Needs in Encampments,” on Wednesday, November 13 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Fourth Confirmed Human Case of Bird Flu in California

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 10, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Approves Go-Live of the Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative in Three Counties

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

October 10, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming CalHHS CARE Act Ad Hoc Group Meetings

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 3, 2024

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) will convene the following Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Ad Hoc Groups:

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming Webinar: Population-Based Prevention in the Age of Proposition 1

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

October 3, 2024

The Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) will hold a webinar titled “Population-Based Prevention in the Age of Proposition 1” on Tuesday, October 15, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Featured speakers include Dr. Tomás Aragón, MD, DrPH, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and State Public Health Officer, and Julie Nagasako, Deputy Director of the Office of Policy and Planning at CDPH. This webinar will help prepare attendees for a more in-depth discussion at the BHTF quarterly meeting on November 13.

CSAC Bulletin Article

DHCS Notification to Trigger Implementation of SB 525 Health Care Minimum Wage Increases

Jolie Onodera Eric Lawyer Danielle Bradley Stanicia Boatner

October 3, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

October 9: ECM Referral Standards and Presumptive Authorization Guidance Webinar

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 26, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Closing Next Week: Opioid Settlement Expenditure Reporting Form

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

September 26, 2024

CSAC would also like to share advisement for those impacted that the Opioid Settlement Expenditure Reporting Form will close next week, on September 30.

CSAC Bulletin Article

Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services Guidance on Emergency Responses to People with Behavioral Health or Other Disabilities

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

September 26, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

HCAI Releases Behavioral Health Workforce Strategy

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming Deadline for Bond BHCIP Round 1 Required Pre-Application Consultation

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

California Counties to Awarded Federal Behavioral Health Services Grants

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

DHCS Awards $55 million to Expand Access to Early Childhood Mental Health Services 

Justin Garrett Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

State Launches New California Maternal Health Blueprint, Strong Start & Beyond Initiative

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 19, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Governor Newsom Announces Leadership Transition at CalHHS

Justin Garrett Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 12, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Upcoming CalHHS CARE Act Ad Hoc Group Meetings

Jolie Onodera Danielle Bradley

September 12, 2024

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) will convene the following Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Ad Hoc Groups:

CSAC Bulletin Article

CMS Guidance on Medicaid and CHIP Services for Incarcerated Youth

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

September 12, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

Medi-Cal Justice Involved (JI) Screening Portal Office Hours & Medi-Cal Rx Orientation and Training for CalAIM Justice Involved (JI) October 1, 2024 Implementation

Ryan Morimune Jolie Onodera Michaela Stone Danielle Bradley

September 5, 2024

CSAC would like to share that the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host live, virtual Medi-Cal Justice Involved (JI) Screening Portal Office Hours to answer any questions providers may have regarding the upcoming release of the Medi-Cal JI Screening Portal. Please refer to the following schedule for upcoming events.

JI Screening Portal Office Hours

CSAC Bulletin Article

California Department of Housing and Community Development Releases 2024-25 Notice of Funding Availability Calendar

Mark Neuburger Jolie Onodera Kristina Gallagher Danielle Bradley

September 5, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

CalAIM Justice-Involved Collaborative Learning Sessions Continue Through December

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

August 29, 2024

CSAC Bulletin Article

State Launches New “Facts Fight Fentanyl” Campaign

Jolie Onodera Ryan Morimune Danielle Bradley Michaela Stone

August 29, 2024

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