Grants enable physicians to implement critical Department of Healthcare Services' Equity and Practice Transformation (EPT) Directed Payment Program SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC ), announced the awarding of $2 million in grants to 47 independent physician practices throughout California .
Here's what the grantees are saying about Health Net's commitment to promoting health equity . Los Angeles County Physician ( Long Beach ): Solomon Laktineh, MD, Long Beach Family Clinic: "The EPT grant has brought significant positive impact to our organization and the patients we care for. With the support of Health Net, our patients stand to benefit greatly, as we will be able to focus on closing open care gaps and reaching underserved populations.
This means better access to care for those who need it most, improved health outcomes and a more equitable healthcare experience for our community . Health Net's commitment to our mission through this grant is vital in helping us deliver meaningful, lasting change." Los Angeles County Physician ( Los Angeles ): Glen Miller , MD, Next Door: "We have many goals in mind to achieve with the funding provided from Health Net.
We'll be able to upgrade our exam tables, our computers, our facility and move from paper charts to electronic health records . Additionally, we'll be hiring another provider to.
