Upcoming Events

Equity-Centered Sterilization Counseling: Evidence, Consent, and Practical Pearls

This webinar will explore strategies for providing informed, compassionate, and patient-centered counseling to individuals considering sterilization. Presenters will discuss how to support autonomy and informed decision-making within the context of clinical, ethical, and policy considerations. Participants will gain insight into current evidence, communication approaches, and referral pathways that promote equitable access to sterilization and related reproductive health services.

Learning Objectives

• Identify best practices for referrals and explore options for procedural training.
• Balance patient-centered care with federal consent requirements.
• Recognize historical and ongoing injustices in reproductive health.
• Apply reproductive justice principles to patient-centered contraceptive counseling and care.
• Compare the safety and effectiveness of surgical contraception, vasectomy, and long-acting reversible contraception methods.

Friday, February 20, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST
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Family PACT Provider Orientation

The Provider Orientation is a live session conducted over Zoom where providers will learn how to successfully implement the Family PACT Program and its requirements into their practice. The Provider Orientation session is a requirement for all site certifiers and must be completed prior to submitting a Family PACT enrollment or recertification application. Only site certifiers (medical directors, physicians, physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, or certified nurse midwives) who are responsible for overseeing the family planning services rendered at the service site should attend.

Upcoming Dates:
– February 12, 2026
– April 16, 2026
– June 11, 2026
– August 13, 2026
– October TBD
– December 10, 2026

Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
View and register for upcoming Provider Orientations.

April 2026 Medi-Cal Provider Event: In-Person Claims Assistance Room

Medi-Cal is launching In‑Person Claims Assistance Room (CAR) events. The In-Person CAR event is a brand‑new opportunity for hands‑on billing support and is starting in Southern California on April 15, 2026, at the following location:

Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel
225 West Valley Boulevard
San Gabriel, CA  91776

This event is designed to give Medi-Cal providers direct access to personalized, one‑on‑one claims assistance from an experienced Provider Field Representative. If a provider is navigating complex billing issues, seeking clarification on claim denials, or simply wants expert guidance, this is their chance to get individualized support tailored to their needs.

Providers can expect the following:

• A one‑on‑one, 45‑minute appointment with a Provider Field Representative.
• Morning and afternoon time slots.
• A dedicated space to address provider billing questions, challenges or unresolved claims.

Note: This event is by appointment only and is dedicated to claims assistance. No formal training sessions will be conducted.

How to Reserve an In-Person CAR Appointment

Appointments are required and will fill quickly. Registration is limited to one 45-minute session, and each appointment may include up to two accompanying team members. The accompanying team members do not need to register.

To secure a time slot, providers will need to do the following: 

• Log in to the Medi-Cal Learning Portal (MLP)
• Select their preferred appointment time (limited to one 45-minute session)
• Complete their registration

Preparing for the Event

Providers should note the following:

• Additional appointment time will not be provided for late arrivals. Providers are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
• Wi-Fi will not be provided.
• Providers will need to bring a copy of their registration with them to their appointment.