California AB618 mandates data sharing among Medi-Cal managed care plans, county specialty mental health plans, and Drug Medi-Cal programs to improve.

California AB618 requires Medi-Cal managed care plans, county specialty mental health plans, Drug Medi-Cal certified programs, and DMC-ODS programs to electronically share data for members. This aims to improve treatment and care coordination, supporting the goals of the CalAIM Act and the Behavioral Health Services Act. The State Department of Health Care Services will develop guidance by January 1, 2027, including requirements for timely health information exchange, minimum data elements, and data format.

California AB618 mandates data sharing among Medi-Cal managed care plans, county specialty mental health plans, and Drug Medi-Cal programs to improve.

California AB618 requires Medi-Cal managed care plans, county specialty mental health plans, Drug Medi-Cal certified programs, and DMC-ODS programs to electronically share data for members. This aims to improve treatment and care coordination, supporting the goals of the CalAIM Act and the Behavioral Health Services Act. The State Department of Health Care Services will develop guidance by January 1, 2027, including requirements for timely health information exchange, minimum data elements, and data format.