Pivot First is a California Department of Health Care Services
PATH Technical Assistance Provider
Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) supports California community-based organizations (CBOs), hospitals, county agencies, Medi-Cal Tribal entities, and Indian Health Program designees, among others, in actively engaging with the Medi-Cal delivery system. This support is essential to expanding Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports, and Justice Involved services under the California Advancing and Improving Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative.
The goal of PATH is to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health, creating a more coordinated, equitable, and accessible Medi-Cal system that serves the diverse needs of Californians.
We can Help
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Domain: Promoting Health Equity
We design bespoke health equity programs by developing targeted population health strategies. We encourage organizations to lean into their values while leveraging available data to define their own health equity goals. We then provide a roadmap and training necessary to foster change management that leads to measurable progress in health equity and long-term improvements in population health.
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Domain: Workforce
We counsel organizations to overcome these challenges by providing recruitment, retention, and growth plans for frontline, clinical, and/or “lived experience” workforces. We guide leaders through the process of creating clear roles, improving management practices, and advancing the skills of the community health workforce, ensuring that your team is not only sustainable but also well-equipped to drive positive health outcomes in the communities you serve.
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Domain: Building Data Capacity
We enable organizations to harness their data effectively. From comprehensive documentation of social needs screening to spatial analysis using Geographic Health Information Systems (GHIS), we help you identify gaps, plan interventions, and measure your progress in reducing disparities and meeting equity goals. We believe in data democratization, providing the organizational insight necessary to drive informed, inclusive decision-making.
technical assistance Marketplace
The Technical Assistance (TA) Marketplace initiative offers funding to providers, community-based organizations, counties, and others to access the technical assistance resources necessary for implementing Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports.
How The Technical Assistance Marketplace Works
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1. Eligibility
Confirm that your organization qualifies as an eligible entity type (e.g., CBO, local government agency, FQHC, Medi-Cal Tribal entity, Indian Health Program designee, or approved provider).
Determine the specific eligibility category that applies to your organization.
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2. Application
Collect all necessary supporting documents. Access the application form and provide the required information along with supporting documents to confirm your organization's eligibility.
Submit the completed TA Recipient Eligibility Application. If you don’t have an account on the platform, you will be prompted to create one during the process.
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3. Services
After your eligibility is confirmed, log in to the platform and explore Pivot First Consulting and Management’s available Technical Assistance (TA) services.
Select the TA service(s) that best matches your organization’s needs. We provide tailored, hands-on technical support. You may also be required to submit a Technical Assistance project eligibility application to DHCS.
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4. Get Started
Pivot First Consulting and Management will handle the preparation and submission of the Scope of Work and Budget proposals on your behalf, ensuring everything is submitted for approval.
Once the project is approved, you’ll have access to the contracted services, which may include training, consulting, or the implementation of specific program development and strategic initiatives. We look forward to collaborating with you!
Why you should work with us
We believe that Medicaid transformation should enhance the capacity of community-based providers to deliver equitable, culturally responsive, and necessary care. We recognize the unique barriers to sustainable growth in complex and inequitable systems of health care delivery. Our mission is to help our clients thrive through change management, creating roadmaps for client-defined health equity goals, and democratizing data for accountability and storytelling.
Meet Kussy
Kussy Mackenzie brings expertise in Medi-Cal strategy, healthcare change management, and business development for community-based providers. As a former owner and operator of a home health agency serving low-income clients with complex needs, Kussy has firsthand experience as a community-based provider, giving her an intimate understanding of the financial, operational, and strategic challenges faced by Medi-Cal providers. She has a proven track record in navigating the intricacies of Medi-Cal expansion for large safety-net hospital systems by creating roadmaps to adopt processes to align care delivery with state and federal policy changes. She believes that Medicaid transformation should translate to enhanced access to culturally responsive and necessary care for everyone. Kussy is dedicated to empowering clients through data-driven strategies, ensuring they thrive in the evolving Medi-Cal landscape.
FAQs
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Eligible entities encompass Community-Based Organizations, Government Agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Medi-Cal Tribal programs, and others approved by DHCS. To qualify, entities must meet criteria outlined in one of three options. 1) be contracted with a managed care plan 2) be planning to contract with a managed care plan, or 3) be approved by DHCS.
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To access TA resources through the TA Marketplace, organizations need to submit a TA Recipient Eligibility Application, which DHCS will review to confirm eligibility. To begin the process, visit ca-path.com/ta-marketplace and click 'Apply Now'. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll be prompted to create one before continuing.
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Use the filter options to select Pivot First Consulting and Management and toggle between domains to search for services. If you do not see the service you are looking for, please feel free to reach out to us directly to find out the best way to request services.
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The TA Marketplace offers over 15 innovative services ranging from training to strategic planning and program development. It’s an excellent resource for accessing the support your organization needs to comply with the latest CalAIM initiatives while also strengthening your team and fostering thriving communities.
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You are not required to rely solely on PATH funding to work with Pivot First. Reach out to us directly to schedule a free consultation and discuss your organization’s specific needs.