To: Joint Conference Committee (JCC) Members
From: Irene Lo, MD FACS; Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
Date: October 3, 2025
Subject: Consent Calendar Summary
Purpose
In an effort to strengthen the Joint Conference Committee’s oversight of both Clinical and Business Operations at Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), we are committed to increasing transparency and providing regular updates from our internal and external-facing committees. This approach not only supports informed decision-making but also reinforces the important advisory role of the JCC in guiding CCHP’s strategic priorities and operational execution.
This memo provides a summary of the consent items being submitted for review and introduces key CCHP committees-particularly those that include collaboration with external partners or play a significant role in oversight and improvement efforts.
Consent Items for Review
The following materials are included in the consent calendar for this meeting:
1. JCC Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2025
Minutes from our Joint Conference Committee, including meeting discussions, actions taken, and updates on priority initiatives.
2. Quality Council Minutes
Minutes from our Quality Council, including performance metrics, quality improvement initiatives, and member activities.
3. Health Equity Council Minutes
Minutes from our Health Equity Council, including programs, initiatives, and member activities.
4. Community Advisory Committee Minutes
Minutes from our Community Advisory Committee meeting, including member feedback, access and service issues, and community engagement efforts.
5. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Minutes
Minutes from our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including programs, initiatives, and performance metrics.
6. Compliance Committee Minutes
Minutes from our Compliance Committee, including programs, initiatives, policies, and updates.
7. Peer Review and Credentialing Committee Report
Report from our Peer Review and Credentialing committee, including updates on providers, credentialing, and re-credentialing.
Overview of CCHP Committees
Below is a brief overview of the major standing committees at CCHP that inform policy, guide operations, and ensure accountability:
• Compliance Committee
Oversees organizational adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Reviews compliance reports, audit findings, fraud/waste/abuse monitoring, and privacy practices. Includes representation from CCHP departments and executive leadership.
• Quality Council
Serves as the primary body for monitoring and improving the quality of care delivered to CCHP members. Focus areas include HEDIS performance, patient safety, quality improvement projects, and clinical outcomes. The Council provides input on the annual Quality Improvement Work Plan and Evaluation.
• Health Equity Council
Focuses on identifying and addressing health disparities across member populations. Supports data-driven strategies to improve outcomes for historically underserved groups and advances culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS).
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
Provides clinical oversight of CCHP’s formulary and medication policies. Comprised of physicians, pharmacists, and clinical experts from both within CCHP and the external provider community. Reviews utilization trends and clinical guidelines to ensure safe, effective, and equitable medication use.
• Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
A forum for Medi-Cal members, community-based organizations, and advocates to provide input on CCHP operations. The CAC advises on member communications, benefits, access, grievances, and areas for improvement.
• Peer Review and Credentialing Committee (PRCC)
Responsible for reviewing and approving provider credentialing and recredentialing to ensure that all participating clinicians meet professional standards, regulatory requirements, and network adequacy criteria. The committee also oversees peer review processes, addressing concerns and supporting continuous improvement.
Conclusion
We look forward to sharing more regular updates from these committees to support JCC’s role in guiding and overseeing CCHP’s mission. The consent items and committee structure outlined above aim to enhance visibility into our ongoing work and reinforce our shared commitment to excellence, accountability, and community partnership.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for additional information.