14199.120.5. (Added November 5, 2024, by initiative Proposition 35, Sec. 1.)
Clinic Quality Account
(a)Moneys in the Clinic Quality Account shall be used for…#
(a) Moneys in the Clinic Quality Account shall be used for the purpose of providing monetary incentives for clinics that demonstrate improved quality and increased access to care for Medi-Cal patients as set forth in this section.
(b)The department shall, subject to the stakeholder input…#
(b) The department shall, subject to the stakeholder input requirements of Section 14199.121, develop and seek federal approval for a directed payment program, alternative payment methodology, or other enhanced payment methodology for clinics that meet one or more of the following objectives:
(1) Increasing appointment availability or access to health care services, including specialty services.
(2) Meeting improved quality measures.
(3) Improving data quality and reporting.
(4) Enhancing care coordination.