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CA 92324 (909) 580-1000 (909) 580-6308 Barstow Community Hospital 820 E Mountain View Barstow, CA 92311 (760) 256-1761 (760) 957-3397 Bear Valley Community Healthcare District 41870 Garstin Drive Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (909) 866-6501 (909) 878-8282 Chino Valley Medical Center 5451 Walnut Ave. Chino, CA 91710 (909) 464-8600 (909) 464-8882 Colorado River Medical Center 1401 Baily Ave. Needles, Ca. 92363 (909) 326-7100 (909) 326-7292 Community Hospital of San Bernardino 1805 Medical Center Dr #201 San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909) 887-6333 (909) 806-1044 Corona Regional Medical Center 800 S Main St. Corona, CA 92882 (951) 737-4343 (951) 736-6310 Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-6511 (760) 323-6330 Desert Valley Hospital 16850 Bear Valley Rd. Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 241-8000 (760) 951-2034 Eisenhower Medical Center 39800 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 340-3911 (760) 773-1532 Hemet Global Medical Center 1117 E Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543 (951) 652-2811 (951) 765-4745 Hi-Desert Medical Center 6601 White Feather Rd. Joshua Tree, CA 92252 (760) 366-3711 (760) 365-9309 Inland Valley Regional Medical Center 36485 Inland Valley Dr., Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 677-1111 (951) 698-7721 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital 47111 Monroe St. Indio, CA 92201 (760) 347-6191 (760) 775-8014 Loma Linda University Children's Hospital 11234 Anderson St. Loma Linda, CA 92354 (909) 558-8000 (909) 558-3278 Loma Linda University Medical Center 11234 Anderson St. Loma Linda, CA 92354 (909) 651-1702 (909) 478-3202 Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta 28062 Baxter Rd. Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 290-4000 (951) 290-4092 Menifee Global Medical Center 28400 McCall Blvd. Sun City, CA 92585 (951) 679-8888 (951) 766-6470 Montclair Hospital Medical Center 5000 San Bernardino St. Montclair, CA 91763 (909) 625-5411 (909) 626-4777 Mountains Community Hospital 29101 Hospital Rd. Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 (909) 336-3651 (909) 336-4730 Palo Verde Hospital 250 N 1st St. Blythe, Ca 92225 (760) 922-4115 (760) 921-5263 Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center 3865 Jackson St. Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 688-2211 (951) 352-5363 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center 1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767 (909) 865-9500 (909) 865-2104 Rancho Springs Medical Center 25500 Medical Center Dr. Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 696-6000 (619) 627-5949 Redlands Community Hospital 350 Terracina Blvd. Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 335-5500 (909) 335-6497 Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 788-3000 (951) 788-3201 Riverside University Health Care System 26520 Cactus Ave. Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (951) 486-4000 (951) 486-4475 San Antonio Regional Hospital 999 San Bernardino Rd. Upland, CA 91786 (909) 985-2811 (909) 920-6357 San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital 600 N Highland Springs Ave., Banning, CA 92220 (951) 845-1121 (951) 845-2836 St. Bernardine Medical Center 2101 N Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 883-8711 (909) 881-4337 St. Mary Medical Center 18300 US Highway 18 Apple Valley, CA 92307-2206 (760) 242-2311 (760) 946-8714 Temecula Valley Hospital 31700 Temecula Pkwy Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 331-2200 (951) 331-2211 Victor Valley Global Medical Center 15248 Eleventh St. Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 245-8691 (760) 245-6996

ly contracted provider. PLEASE NOTE, IEHP is currently not accepting new: DME Hospice Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Laboratories Please check monthly for updates on Network Availability. Prior to extending a contract, we must receive the following documents: 1. Ancillary Provider Network Participation Request Form (PDF) 2. W-9 Form A current Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Form 3. Liability Insurance Certificate Professional general liability in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) aggregate per year for professional liability. 4. Ownership Information (PDF) Name, Title and Percentage of Ownership 5. Provider Accreditation Certificate 6. CMS/DHCS Passing Site Survey (Approval Letter) Required for each facility 7. California State License (if applicable) Required for each facility 8. Urgent Care Minimum Qualifications (if applicable) All Ages (PDF) Pediatrics (PDF) 9. Medi-Cal Number Ancillary Providers need to successfully enroll in the State's Medi-Cal Program 10. Provider Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) (PDF) IEHP is required by State and Federal regulators to maintain an AOR form on file for our Providers signifying your receipt and review of the Policy & Procedure manuals, including annual updates 11. Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Form (PDF) Ancillary Providers must complete the ERA form   Contracts Maintenance Request Form can be found here (PDF). Any delay in receiving the above stated documents will affect the effective date of the contract that will be mailed to you.  The contract collateral and other supporting contract documents should be e-mailed to contract@iehp.org. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

fornia Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Registry (CPR) to connect a digital POLST network throughout the Inland Empire Healthcare System which includes independent physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and the Health Information Exchange (HIE). The goal of this initiative is to provide a more effective means of documenting, communicating, and ensuring Member desired Treatment at the end of life is being honored.  By clicking on these links, you will be leaving the IEHP website. To login, visit Working Toward a Statewide POLST Registry in California | POLST (capolst.org) To sign up, simply go to POLST for Healthcare Providers | POLST (capolst.org) CPR Correspondence (PDF) CPR FAQ (PDF) For any questions, please contact Care Directives at (888) 621-4383 or email support@caredirectives.org. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

als who are dual eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the most vulnerable population. This also includes members transitioning from IEHP DualChoice Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan). IEHP has identified the most vulnerable as the following: Age 21-70 Identified as High and Rising Risk Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Disease AND/OR Diabetes RUB Score of 4 & 5. *RUB is Resource Utilization Band which is a predictor of using acute or costly services. IEHP will identify the most vulnerable members assigned to IPAs IEHP and its IPAs must design care management specific interventions to demonstrate how they support these member's health and wellness goals. Examples of Specially Tailored Services for the Most Vulnerable Population Remote Patient Monitoring Medically Tailored Meals and Other Community Supports Nutrition Education Pharmacy Services (medication reconciliation and other programs) Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Telehealth Behavioral Health Services Transportation More frequent care management contact IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) require that IEHP staff and contracted consultants/vendors, our Medicare IPAs, Hospitals/SNFs, and Providers, receive training on the Plan’s Model of Care for our D-SNP Members: Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) Fact Sheet (PDF) IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training (PDF) IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training (HTML)   *We recommend opening file in: Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, Chrome or MS Internet Explorer    You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

gram, Prior Authorization Criteria, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Forms, IEHP Formulary, and Safety Resources with drug recall information. If you have any questions regarding services provided by the Pharmaceutical Services Department, please feel free to contact the IEHP Pharmacy Department at (909) 890-2049. Pharmaceutical Services

d range of topics for all types of Providers with questions regarding billing requirements and claims processing guidelines. Resources are not limited to webinars, computer based training, and webinars. Providers also have direct access to their Regional Representative and the Small Provider Billing Unit (SPBU) through this link (By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website) https://learn.medi-cal.ca.gov/. Medi-Cal Rates and Codes By clicking on these links, you will be leaving the IEHP website. Medi-Cal Rates The file lists the maximum reimbursement rates payable by the Medi-Cal program for covered procedures described in the HCPCS and CPT-4 coding system. Resource: website CPT Codes This website is aimed at providing information to Providers on Medicare's National CCI edits, but will not address specific CCI edits. Resource: website Alpha-Numeric HCPCS Files These files contain the Level II alpha-numeric HCPCS procedure and modifier codes, their long and short descriptions, and applicable Medicare administrative, coverage, and pricing data. Resource: website ZIP code To Carrier Locality File This file is primarily intended for use by ambulance suppliers to map ZIP Codes to CMS carriers and localities. This file will also map ZIP Codes to their State and can determine whether the ZIP Code has a rural designation as determined by CMS. Resource: website Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Information on services covered by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). Resource: website IEHP Fee Schedule IEHP Fee Schedule - December 08, 2020 (PDF) Provider Dispute Resolution Process For more information about the Provider dispute resolution process for contracted and non-contracted Providers, click here Other Health Coverage (OHC) Coordination of Benefits with Other Health Coverage (OHC) (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - OHC (PDF)

OS June 30, 2022, payments will run out through June 2023. The Proposition 56 VBP Program provided direct payments incentivizing Providers to meet specific measures aimed at delivering key quality healthcare services that improve the quality of care to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Targeted areas were behavioral health integration, chronic disease management, prenatal/post-partum care and early childhood prevention. For more information about the VBP Program, please visit the DHCS website at https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/VBP_Measures_19.aspx. By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website.  Value Based Payments Program Guide Value Based Payments (VBP) Program Guide (PDF) - Published: January 01, 2022 Value Based Payments Dispute Forms Value Based Payments Program - Paid Claims Dispute Request (PDF) Published: January 19, 2022 Value Based Payments Program - Encounter Dispute Request (PDF) Published: January 19, 2022 Please e-mail completed forms to ValueBasedPaymentsProgram@iehp.org At-Risk Condition Codes The At-Risk Condition Codes list includes diagnosis codes to identify Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorder or Homelessness Conditions for the VBP Program. These conditions qualify Providers for an additional payment amount for VBP services. Please refer to page 4 of the VBP Program Guide for additional details. At-Risk Condition Codes (PDF) Published: March 25, 2020 You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

ion residents, contracting with over 6,700 providers, and employing nearly 2,500 team members, the health plan is honoring this momentous milestone by continuing to embark on a strategic path forward. “In the last 25 years, we’ve had the incredible pleasure of connecting millions in our region to whole-person healthcare services,” said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP chief executive officer. “With large initiatives like CalAIM underway and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we continue to meet our members, providers and team members where they are, so that we may effectively work together to deliver optimal care and vibrant health to residents in our region.” IEHP began its operation in 1996 with over 60,000 Medi-Cal members and worked proactively to provide coverage to uninsured children in working families who did not qualify for Medi-Cal by launching the Healthy Families program in 1998. By 2000, IEHP had become one of the first Medi-Cal only health plans in California to receive “Commendable” NCQA Accreditation and ranked the ninth largest Medicaid Plan in the United States.   With the development of several programs supporting children (Healthy Kids), seniors (Medicaid), persons with disabilities (Medicare DualChoice), and specific health conditions (like diabetes and asthma), IEHP was able to support the influx of Inland Empire Residents who became eligible for its health services through the Affordable Care Act, increasing the health plan’s membership to 1 million members by 2015. Recently, the health plan was mentioned as a model in California’s Master Plan for Aging and has contributed several ideas to the state’s multi-year transformational initiative to address many of the complex challenges impacting the state’s Medi-Cal population (CalAIM). Programs serving as models include the health plan’s innovating work around health and housing, like IEHP’s  Housing Initiative and Health Home programs. In addition to supporting transformative initiatives like CalAIM, IEHP is also working towards sustainable solutions to increase positive health outcomes of residents in the region. “While we celebrate the great work done in our region, our job as a community-based health plan is far from over,” said McNaughton. “Building and strengthening networks of providers in the I.E. to offset the on-going provider shortage and working with our partners to create an Electronic Medical Record system to better care for members, are only two of the large priorities we’re working through,” added McNaughton. “Accompanied by our mantra to always ‘do the right thing’ for our members, our mission to heal and inspire the human spirit will guide our thoughts, our decisions, and most importantly, our actions through these projects and at IEHP in the months and years to come.”

at involves fish – are providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for neighbors facing food insecurity. For the last year, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has worked closely with community partners to support these gardens, including an inspiring collaboration with Music Changing Lives (MCL) Chief Executive Officer Josiah Bruny, to bring a new community garden to San Bernardino.  Located on the corner of Electric Avenue and North 40th Street in San Bernardino – once one of the largest dumping sites in the city – the land has been transformed into MCL’s Urban Garden. In addition to addressing food insecurity, the garden aims to provide a safe space where neighbors can come together to learn, exercise, eat, explore, relax and have fun. Home to Soulful Sunday events every fourth Sunday of the month, local residents are invited to visit the garden for gardening workshops and various volunteer opportunities, while enjoying music, food and more. Information on Soulful Sunday events can be found on MCL’s Facebook page.  “The best part about this project is that it’s all led by the community,” said Bruny. “Working together, we can bring more love to the region and those who need it most. We look forward to leveling up in our efforts to make the Inland Empire a better place for us all.” In addition to sponsorship, IEHP supports the garden by providing volunteers through the company’s team member Helping Hearts program and Health Education team. Volunteers work alongside program leaders pulling weeds, planting trees, spreading mulch, building garden beds and irrigating crops.  “Through the right partnerships, compassion and drive to heal and inspire the human spirit, these gardens are thriving and bringing a diversity of wellness opportunities to our neighbors,” said IEHP Senior Community Health Director Cesar Armendariz. “We appreciate the love Music Changing Lives has for the Inland Empire and the people who live here and look forward to continuing to plant and harvest more gardens for a healthier community.” The health plan also provided sponsorship to “Jardín Comunitario de la Salud” – Spanish for “Community Garden of Health” – to help support a large aquaponics garden at the Loma Linda University Health SACHS clinic in San Bernardino.  The first of its kind in the Inland Empire, the garden is home to a large quantity of fish that work symbiotically, nourishing garden beds and working to create food that can be harvested and consumed by the community.  Gardens are located in Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Jurupa, Perris and San Bernardino. For more information on local community gardens, visit: riversidefoods.org.   

al services are to our well-being in this modern world. More than a dozen Inland Empire residents are now connected to the internet at discounted rates, thanks to Get Connected California! and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) events recently held at Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) Riverside and San Bernardino Community Resource Centers.     The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit to help ensure households can afford internet services they need for work, school, health care and more.  The benefit provides up to $30 per month toward internet access and offers discounts on laptops, desktop computers or tablets for eligible households.     To participate, eligible households must be enrolled in Medi-Cal or other government assistance programs like CalFresh, Lifeline or Supplemental Security Income. In addition, households must have four people with an annual income of less than $53,000.    “The internet is so much more than connectivity, it’s a tool that can move entire communities forward,” said IEHP Community Resource Center Manager Maria Gallegos. “We’re so proud of this partnership and look forward to doing all we can to inspire future events like these.”   To learn more about the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program and to apply, visit affordableconnectivity.gov.    

, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) hosted Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County’s (CAPSBC) fourth annual 2022 Poverty Symposium Friday, July 29 at its headquarters.  The event gathered elected officials, policy makers and community leaders to share innovative solutions that tackle poverty-related issues in the county. The symposium also included a keynote address from University of California Riverside’s Professor of Public Policy, David Brady, and panel presentations comprised of experts from the housing industry, youth providers and more.  “We are so grateful for the IEHP team’s hospitality in allowing us to host this year’s Poverty Symposium at their facilities,” said Xiomara Henriquez-Ortega, Administrative Support Manager.   “Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County values our long-term partnership with IEHP, and we appreciate their continued support to help us further our mission of helping people and changing lives. This event was an important component of our advocacy efforts to impact change in our communities, and it is a collective effort we are working on with our key partners.”  IEHP’s 400,000-square-foot Atrium building is no stranger to hosting positive, impactful events. In addition to being a home base for more than 2,800 IEHP employees, the ENERGY STAR® certified facility has served internal team members, industry professionals and the community for celebrations and in great times of need.  Past events at the Atrium have included the health plan’s annual Mission Conference, innovative health information technology showcases, COVID-19 personal protective equipment distributions, super vaccine clinics and more.  “Events like the CAPSBC Poverty Symposium stimulate critical discussions and connections that move our communities forward,” said IEHP Senior Director of Community Health Cesar Armendariz. “We are extremely grateful for our strong partnership with CAPSBC and the great work they do and look forward to hosting future collaborations with our many community partners at our beautiful Atrium site as we work together to heal and inspire the human spirit.” 

vices PO Box 997413 Sacramento, CA 95899-7413 ContractPolicyAdmin@dhcs.ca.gov RE: Inland Empire Health Plan – Contractor and Grantee Report on Compliance with Economic Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Dear Michelle, We have taken the following actions in response to Executive Order N-6-22 (EO) regarding sanctions in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. We have reviewed our investments and contracts and confirmed they comply with economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. We have requested our contractors with agreements for commodities, services, and technology to comply with existing economic sanctions. We have notified all contractors and grantees of their obligations to comply with economic sanctions. We have directed grantees, and contractors with agreements valued at $5 million or more, to report to the agency or department regarding their compliance with economic sanctions. We have directed all grantees, and contractors with agreements valued at $5 million or more, to report on steps they have taken in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, including, but not limited to, desisting from making new investments in, or engaging in financial transactions with, Russian entities, not transferring technology to Russia or Russian entities, and directly providing support to the government and people of Ukraine. Sincerely, Jarrod McNaughton, MBA, FACHE Chief Executive Officer

ren (ages 5-11) against COVID-19 as cases continue to surge across the state. The health plan is supporting access to the vaccine for Inland Empire families through sponsorships of child-friendly vaccine clinics across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Members who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine are also eligible to receive a free $50 gift card at IEHP-sponsored clinics listed on the health plan’s website. IEHP is also providing fact-based information for parents and guardians on their website and across the plan’s social media accounts. “IEHP is joining forces with several partners to ensure the community has access to vaccines and clinical information to stay healthy,” said Dr. Priya Batra, IEHP’s Senior Medical Director for Family and Community Health. “Vaccinating children who are eligible can protect unvaccinated younger siblings and family Members who are vulnerable to COVID-19. The risk of hospitalization and health complications is greatly reduced in children who are vaccinated.”  According to the CDC, the approved complete Pfizer dose for children aged 5-11 is 20 micrograms (a third of the 60 micrograms for adults) – administered at 10 micrograms per dose 21 days apart – and has undergone rigorous testing to prove it is safe and effective.  “It’s no secret the vaccine is effective in dramatically reducing contraction of COVID-19 and symptoms requiring hospitalization,” said Dr. Takashi Wada, IEHP’s Chief Medical Officer. “Providing our children that protection is essential, especially as our communities continue to open and try to return to normal operations. Vaccinating children will encourage and allow the safe return of all our children’s favorite sporting activities, play dates, school functions and more.”  Click here to learn more about where to receive COVID-19 vaccines for you and your child.   

Maria found herself experiencing depression and longing for a purpose in life. Her home was missing the family bustle, boundless energy and joyful sounds from years past. “I would cry and cry there,” said Maria, 92, in Spanish about her modest, but empty, longtime San Bernardino home. As if an answer to her prayers, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) opened their San Bernardino Community Resource Center in 2015 — just steps away from Maria’s too-quiet space. “Thank God they put this center here,” expressed Maria. “I said to myself, ‘Oh, they couldn’t have put it in a better location. I’ve got to go, I can go walking, I don’t need someone to take me.’ It was practically at my front door.” IEHP’S WHY So, every day for the last seven years, Maria puts on her workout attire – complete with a spiffy pair of Skechers sneakers – and takes the short stroll from her house to the Community Resource Center, where she’s become a “crowd favorite” of sorts. “Maria is definitely a beautiful example of IEHP’s core value of placing our members at the center of our universe,” said Cesar Armendariz, IEHP’s senior director of community health.   Fully embracing the center’s wide-ranging offerings – all free of charge to anyone in the Inland Empire – Maria has taken a variety of fitness classes including Zumba®, aerobic boxing, Latin dance and yoga. She’s also spent time in health education classes, learning about asthma, diabetes and nutrition.  The staff at IEHP’s San Bernardino Community Resource Center look to Maria as their inspiration and motivation of their “why.” “She fully embodies the reason we provide these services,” said Armendariz. “Knowing we provided connection and heartfelt space for Maria to enjoy her golden years, instead of suffering through them alone in a spiral of isolation, fuels our own purpose. This is what healing and inspiring the human spirit looks like!” As an added bonus, Maria brings smiles to everyone she encounters, always engaging with IEHP team members and fellow community residents.  “Eventually, she was very involved with whoever walked through the door,” said IEHP San Bernardino Community Resource Center Team Member Marjorie Chavez. “It’s been amazing to see how everyone welcomes Maria and how she embraces everyone who walks through the center.” PLACE & PURPOSE To watch Maria stepping, turning and moving to the spicy sounds of the latest Zumba® routine – never missing a beat – you’d never know she’s 92. To witness Maria’s current-day, happy interactions with other people at the center, you’d also never know about the sadness that once filled her heart. For Maria, the emptiness she felt before IEHP entered her life is gone – and so are the tears. She now knows IEHP’s San Bernardino Community Resource Center is the place and the purpose she craved all along. “My whole life has changed here. I feel renewed,” said Maria, then adding an encouraging invitation to other San Bernardino residents. “Come to the center, because there’s help here for everyone – for our bodies and our minds.”  Click here to learn more about IEHP’s three Community Resource Centers. 

er place for all?  Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is currently collecting nominations for its 2023 Living the Mission Awards, which will be announced next spring. Nominations can be made until Feb. 15, 2023, by visiting LivingTheMissionAwards.IEHP.org. Categories for the awards include Creativity and Innovation, Vibrant Health, Optimal Care and Inspire.   The Creativity and Innovation Award will honor a provider, entity or community partner that exemplifies the courage to “break the mold” in pursuit of innovative ways to address health concerns for Inland Empire residents. IEHP’s Vibrant Health Award will recognize a provider, entity or community partner that exemplifies engagement with the well-being and joyful life of residents in the Inland Empire.  The health plan’s Optimal Care Award will celebrate a provider or entity that exemplifies world-class care and outcomes in preventive care, chronic care or hospital care. In addition, the Inspire Award will acknowledge a provider, an entity or community partner that exemplifies IEHP’s mission, “We heal and inspire the human spirit.” Earlier this year, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSB) and SAC Health System earned IEHP’s first Living the Mission Awards. This recognition highlighted CAPSB’s dedication to eliminate effects of poverty and SAC Health System’s tireless support and service to residents in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties. “The work we do each and every day to fulfill our mission to heal and inspire the human spirit is made possible through the innovative and courageous contributions of our providers and partners,” said IEHP Chief Executive Officer Jarrod McNaughton. “We look forward to honoring these groups and continuing our collaborative work to make the Inland Empire a healthier place for all.”   Awards will be announced at IEHP’s annual Mission Conference scheduled for May 5, 2023.  To learn more, visit missionconference.iehp.org.     

h Diversity Awareness and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. SNC is a mobile coffee shop in Ontario, California, that provides work opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nearly 95% of the staff at SNC identify as persons with disabilities. “This is the first time IEHP has partnered with SNC, but it will not be the last,” said Marisol Pilotin, IEHP Community Health Representative. “Every October, our Independent Living and Diversity Services teams organize informational workshops and trainings for our Team Members that highlight the importance of equity and inclusion. SNC is an incredible model of that, and the positive impacts on both their extraordinary employees and the community are undeniable.” The partnership includes the purchase and distribution of SNC coffee vouchers for IEHP Team Members (employees) who participate in various trainings and events throughout the month. Employees from SNC will also join the health plan as guest speakers at a virtual workshop titled, Social Inclusion for People with Disabilities. "Partnering with IEHP during Diversity Awareness Month helps us fulfill our mission of raising awareness and empowering individuals with special needs and/or mental illnesses,” said Mia Humphreys, SNC Administrative Director. “Special Needz Coffee and IEHP share the common goal of promoting acceptance of everyone's differences, whether they are based on racial, cultural, religious, or political beliefs, and, most importantly, their mental or physical abilities. We are both working toward providing individuals with special needs an equal opportunity to work at organizations that promote diversity and inclusivity.” SNC’s mobile coffee shop sets up in Ontario at 2920 Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 108 (in the parking lot near the freeway). The shop is open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. “We’re really looking forward to continuing our partnership with SNC beyond this month’s celebration,” said Jose Solorzano, IEHP Community Health Representative. “Diversity should be celebrated every day, and we really appreciate that SNC reminds adults with disabilities that, through challenges and differences, they are able to make a positive impact in this world.” To learn more about SNC, visit specialneedzcoffee.com.

spread awareness about Type 1 diabetes and the detection of the chronic health condition in children. Together, the two organizations will actively distribute and promote educational material and work to connect the community with supportive resources. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the frequency of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in young people is a growing clinical and public health concern. While Type 2 diabetes is preventable, Type 1 diabetes is not. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by deficient insulin production and requires daily doses of the key hormone that converts glucose into energy. Diabetes has the potential to damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves, according to the World Health Organization. EASE T1D is the joint effort of two mothers, Debbie George and Michelle Thornburg, who have children with Type 1 (T1D) diabetes. Through their more than 25 years of combined experience, they have come to recognize areas of significant need and have joined forces to apply their knowledge as parents of young diabetics through Education, Awareness, Support and Empowerment (EASE). “The goal of EASE T1D is to raise public awareness of what Type 1 diabetes is and the onset symptoms,” said Debbie George, who co-founded EASE T1D. “So many times, children go undiagnosed because a parent thought it was a simple virus.” “Excessive thirst, frequent urination, weakness and weight loss are the top four symptoms,” added George. “And because there are so many illnesses these symptoms could be attributed to, awareness is critical.”     The non-profit group is also active in shaping state law, recently partnering with Poison lead singer and reality TV star Bret Michaels – diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 6 years old – in support of California’s Senate Bill 97, which requires Type 1 diabetes information to be available on the California Department of Education’s website and to be distributed to parents and guardians of K-12 students. The bill was signed into law in October 2021 as a part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $123.9 billion K-12 package.   “Empowering parents and guardians with this information is a great step in extending preventive health care services to our community,” said Dr. Wada, IEHP’s chief medical officer. “This partnership will help us to fill in the gaps and truly meet our members where they are.” To learn more about EASE T1D, visit EASET1D.org.  

articipated in Chaffey College’s Center for Culture and Social Justice Panel titled, “Celebrating Women in Healthcare Leadership,” which educated students of the current roles and contributions made to healthcare by women in the Inland Empire. The panel, conducted over Zoom, included several IEHP leaders, including Susie White, Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Priya Batra, Senior Medical Director for Family and Community Health; Shelly LaMaster, Director of Integrated Care; and Anna Wang, General Counsel.  “The event was wonderful and hearing from IEHP’s women leaders was impactful for all who attended,” said Dr. Leticia Romo, Chaffey College’s Director of Student Equity and Engagement. “We had the opportunity to hear real and authentic stories, wisdom, and encouragement.  Our students learned about mentorship, management responsibilities, leadership development, and overcoming imposter syndrome.  We definitely look forward to connecting with the IEHP leaders in the future.” The panel also provided students with stories about their own educational journey and career background and offered advice for future healthcare leaders. “Our work as a community-based health plan goes well beyond traditional health services,” said White. “It also includes making sure the next generation of leaders are equipped with the necessary support, tools and information to make even greater contributions to the healthcare space in the future.” In 2020, the health plan launched a Healthcare Scholarship Fund, partnering with Loma Linda University Medical School, University of California Riverside, and California University of Science and Medicine, to help remove the barrier of debt for local medical students and develop a growing workforce for healthcare professionals to care for the Inland Empire’s growing Medi-Cal population. In addition, amid the pandemic, IEHP provided internships to local public health students at Claremont Graduate University and Western University of Health Sciences to assist in developing program curricula at the plan’s Community Resource Centers.   “Sharing knowledge and guidance with Inland Empire learners just entering the health care workforce is another way we can positively impact health and wellness,” said Dr. Priya Batra, IEHP’s Senior Medical Director for Family and Community Health. “Supporting the advancement of diverse health care professionals will help us achieve vibrant health in our region.”  

re’s first cross-county and cross-sector Community Health Assessment (CHA) this year. The assessment will shed light on the region’s most pressing health and social needs: mental health, homelessness, health equity and more.   Using a collaborative approach, IEHP is convening network hospitals, county public health departments, academic institutions, and community-based organizations to better coordinate ongoing regional health assessment efforts. The health plan will also provide sponsorship and recourses to ensure the collaborative assessment meets the needs of partners.  Historically, CHAs have paved the way for broad-based policy and system changes to promote community health. “The initiative will better align current Member and community assessments, including those conducted by our public health and hospital partners,” said Dr. Priya Batra, IEHP’s Senior Medical Director for Family and Community Health. “Working together, we can identify gaps and efforts needed to contribute to and move the region forward on a shared pathway towards vibrant health.” IEHP’s collaborative Community Health Assessment is currently underway and is expected to be completed in late 2022. “As a community-based health plan, it is our duty to connect Members to the care they need, as well as connect our partners to needed resources, all to ensure our Members and communities have the opportunity to improve their health and well-being,” said Dr. Takashi Wada. “We look forward to collaborating with stakeholders in our region to identify the most significant priorities for our communities.”

ers to consider assessments and support for their children. This includes evaluations to detect conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).   IEHP Medi-Cal members can receive a free autism screening at centers like the Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence (IEAACE) or from any IEHP network provider before the member reaches age 21. “Rapidly changing environments, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the social isolation tied to it, brought significant disruptions to the lives of our youth,” said IEHP Behavioral Health and Care Management Manager Heather Waters. “Given the circumstances, it’s completely normal for children to need additional support. What’s important is ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.” Waters highlighted that early treatment and recognition of symptoms, as early as 1 year of age and before a child enters school, can result in better health outcomes. Signs and symptoms vary and can range from obsessive or compulsive behaviors to poor social skills, delayed milestones and more.  What to Expect at IEAACE “Accurate assessment, diagnoses and subsequent treatment are critical to improving the lives of children and their families within the Inland Empire and beyond. The comprehensive diagnostic evaluation process at IEAACE results in more accurate diagnoses and the creation of effective treatment recommendations, which is critical to avoiding missed diagnoses, delays in intervention and misdiagnoses with inappropriate treatments,” said IEAACE Executive Director Zachary Ginder, MD. During the initial assessment appointment, caregivers/parents and their children will meet with an evaluation coordinator for interviews and observations. Information gathered during the appointment will be processed and reviewed by the IEAACE transdisciplinary team for next steps and follow up.  “IEAACE looks at the whole child from multiple clinical perspectives to ensure we give the child and their family the greatest opportunity for long-term health and prosperity,” added Dr. Ginder. “With IEHP as our primary managed care partner, children and their families now have greater access to these services, which will ideally result in reducing health disparities within our communities.”  To receive an evaluation or additional services, members are encouraged to call IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-4347 and ask for the Behavioral Health Department. Members can also learn more about IEAACE by visiting autismassessment4ie.org.