The Role of Task Forces
Task Forces typically address time sensitive policy issues and may make informal recommendations to whichever Committee the Task Force reports up to. Task Forces meet as determined by the Chair and staff; sometimes monthly or quarterly depending on the groups’ needs.
Managed Care Task Force (reports to Government Programs Committee)
Chair: Alex Cotté, Director of Managed Care Services, Arroyo Vista Family Health Center
CPCA Staff Lead: Laura Sheckler, Deputy Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs
CPCA Support Staff: Marisa Melendez, Senior Administrative Assistant
- Managed Care health plan contracts
- Monitor concerns and changes in the Medi-Cal Managed Care environment and provide guidance on responding to developments
- Monitor and respond to the state's Cal AIM implementation plan
Resources
Medicaid Managed Care: Lots Of Unanswered Questions (Part 1)
Medicaid Managed Care: Lots Of Unanswered Questions (Part 2)
Clinical Task Force (reports to Legislative/Regulatory Committee)
Chair: Dr. Danielle Myers, M.D., Associate Director of Medical Informatics
CPCA Staff Lead: Allie Budenz, Vice President of Health Center Optimization and Melissa Marshall, M.D., Contract Chief Medical Officer
CPCA Support Staff: Charlotte Labbe, Senior Administrative Coordinator
Typical Meeting Schedule: Convenes virtually on the forth Monday from 4-5 p.m.
The Clinical Task Force (CTF) is responsible to review and recommend positions or action to CPCA’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee on issue and/or initiatives in alignment with CPCA’s strategic and policy priorities.
- Share clinician perspective and expertise to inform CPCA’s position on federal and statewide programming, policy, and/or advocacy efforts.
- Provide a space for primary care clinical leaders to share insights, best practices and innovative approaches to practice operations and transformation.