The 2023 Future of Health Summit hosted by Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) focused on addressing the mental health crisis and providing resources for healthcare professionals.
Key Highlights:
The summit took place on October 13 at IEHP’s headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Michelle Baass, the director of the California Department of Health Care Services, discussed statewide programs available to Medi-Cal members, highlighting a streamlined approach to enrollment and a new No Wrong Door for Mental Health Services Policy.
The event featured remarks by Dr. Timothy McDonald, Dr. Takashi Wada, and a panel discussion moderated by Amrita Rai, addressing various aspects of mental health care.
Dr. Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, known for his work on America’s mental health crisis, participated in the panel discussion.
IEHP is committed to its mission to “heal and inspire the human spirit” and provides mental and behavioral health resources through its website and helpline. The summit is part of IEHP’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and resources for its community.
IEHP is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public health plan in the U.S., and is certified as a Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year. It serves over 1.6 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
The summit aims to empower healthcare professionals to better serve their communities and make a lasting impact. A third summit is scheduled for October 2024.
