Aurrera Health Group

02/27/2024

Friday is your the last chance to apply for the Peter Harbage Fellowship! The 2024 Fellow will work under the guidance and mentorship of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California CEO Jodi Hicks and fast track their development as a future leader in the health care field. Applications are open to MPH and MPP candidates from California institutions and the University of Michigan. Apply now: https://www.harbagefellowship.com

02/14/2024

Gain high-profile experience in the health policy field, build a leadership network, and get paid doing it! The 2024 Peter Harbage Fellowship program is accepting applications for one exceptional MPP or MPH candidate from California or the University of Michigan. This year’s application is due March 1 – learn more and apply today: https://www.harbagefellowship.com

02/05/2024

Schools are a reliable and effective setting for connecting children to critical health care services, including mental health care. We are thrilled that CMS just announced $50 million in grants to support states in implementing and expanding the use of services for more children covered by and . Learn more on our blog!

On January 24th, CMS announced $50 million in grants to support states in implementing and expanding the use of school-based health services for the 39 million children covered by Medicaid and CHIP.

02/02/2024

The Peter Harbage Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity for MPH, MPA and MPP candidates from California and the University of Michigan to gain high-profile experience, build a leadership network, and get paid doing it. The 2024 Fellow will work closely with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and engage with other top leaders and experts in the California health policy field. Help us spread the word! https://www.harbagefellowship.com

01/23/2024

Aurrera Health Group is proud to support the California Department of Health Care Services to improve care for individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Read our latest blog by Mary Russell, Kristal Vardaman, and Alisa Chester to learn about this work and policies other states can implement to enhance services for their dual eligible populations.

For many of us, navigating two complicated health care systems – Medicare and Medicaid – is personal. We have struggled to help family and friends access critical care. This experience is a reminder of why Medicare-Medicaid integration is an urgent priority for state and federal decision makers.

01/17/2024

The Peter Harbage Fellowship offers recent MPH, MPA and MPP graduates an invaluable work and mentorship experience focused on improving health in California. This year’s fellow will work in close collaboration with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California CEO Jodi Hicks! Apply by March 1: https://www.harbagefellowship.com

01/15/2024

Aurrera Health Group is closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose life and legacy compel us to strive to create a more equitable and compassionate world.

01/10/2024

Medicaid members in long-term care settings need special attention in any transition. In a new blog by Brendan Finn, learn more about our team’s work to help prepare state agencies and community stakeholders for a smooth transition from fee-for-service to Medi-Cal managed care, ensuring these members get the care they need in the process.

In recent years, California has implemented its California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative which aims to transform Medi-Cal into a more integrated and standardized health care system for members with complex needs.

01/08/2024

Each year the Peter Harbage Fellowship awards one exceptional MPH, MPP, or MPA graduate student the chance to work directly with the most talented health policy leaders in California. The 2024 Fellow will receive:

📈 A high-profile, prestigious experience to jumpstart their career

💬 Unmatched networking opportunities with state agency directors, movement leaders, and other respected health policy and reproductive health care experts

👩‍🏫 Direct mentoring from Jodi Hicks, CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California

💵 Competitive salary with benefits

Applications are due March 1, 2024. This opportunity is open to graduate students from any California institution and the University of Michigan. Learn more and apply:

Every year, the Peter Harbage Fellowship provides one exceptional young person a year-long experience to deepen learning and capabilities in leadership and health care policy within California.

12/05/2023

Our ongoing work with the California Department of Health Care Services aims to better serve dual eligible beneficiaries through robust , setting examples for other states to reference. Read our blog by Cassidy Acosta, Sasha Hulsey, and Alisa Chester to learn to consider for and integration.

Cassidy Acosta, MSW, Deputy Director, Sasha Hulsey, MPH, MPP, Deputy Director, and Alisa Chester, MA, Director, Medicaid Policy & Programs

11/30/2023

In our latest blog post, Aurrera Health Group’s Kristal Vardaman discusses the key issues surrounding Medicare and Medicaid integration. Discover her takeaways from a recent Health Affairs briefing and learn about the innovative strategies to support dual eligible individuals.

For nearly two years, Health Affairs and Arnold Ventures have collaborated on the Forefront article series focusing on integrating Medicare and Medicaid. This October, I was asked to speak at a briefing connected to this series called Key Challenges Encountered By The Medicare and Medicaid Dually-El...

09/01/2023

Help shape behavioral health policy initiatives in California! Aurrera Health Group is excited to announce that we are hiring for three positions on our Integrated Care team. Learn more and apply on our website:
https://www.aurrerahealth.com/about-us/careers/