Proud of our board member Virginia Hedrick announcing this exciting news for culturally responsive healthcare in California! #HealthEquity #CulturallyResponsiveHealthcare California Consortium for Urban Indian Health California Health Care Foundation California Department of Health Care Services
Exciting news for culturally responsive healthcare in California! 🎉 Medi-Cal is taking a groundbreaking step by expanding coverage to include traditional healing practices for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. California is one of just four states granted a waiver by CMS to broaden access to culturally-based SUD care. Virginia Hedrick, Executive Director of the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health, announced this transformative change in a recent DHCS video. This move represents a significant stride towards more inclusive, effective health care for all Californians. By incorporating traditional healing practices, Medi-Cal is not just treating substance use disorders—it's honoring diverse cultural approaches to wellness and recovery. This is a crucial step in addressing health disparities and ensuring that treatment resonates with patients' cultural backgrounds. We're eager to see how this change will positively impact SUD treatment outcomes and overall health equity in our state. What are your thoughts on this development?