To: Joint Conference Committee (JCC) Members
From: Irene Lo, MD FACS; Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
Date: October 3, 2025
Subject: Interim CEO Report
The purpose of this report is to provide Joint Conference Committee members with key updates regarding Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) business and operations. These updates are intended to enhance transparency, reinforce the JCC's advisory oversight role, and ensure alignment on important developments impacting our organization and membership.
1. CCHP Staffing Update
Purpose: To promote transparency and accountability regarding organizational leadership and staffing developments.
CCHP is actively working to reinforce leadership stability and operational readiness across departments. Recent efforts include interim leadership appointments, targeted recruitment for key vacancies, and role realignments to support emerging priorities-particularly in preparation for the launch of new lines of business such as the Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). These changes are part of CCHP's broader commitment to ensuring continuity of essential services while positioning CCHP to meet current and future demands.
Department Specific Updates
* Compliance Department
CCHP has recently taken steps to strengthen leadership within our Compliance Department. Recognizing the need for additional support and direction, we engaged Sunny Cooper in August 2025 as an external consultant to serve as Interim Senior Director of Compliance. This proactive measure provides stability, consistent leadership, and positions the department for long-term success.
Sunny brings extensive experience in the California Medi-Cal managed care environment and is playing a critical role in establishing structure, providing guidance, and driving momentum as we continue to strengthen our compliance program, meet regulatory requirements, and prepare for upcoming program expansions.
* Provider Relations, Credentialing, and Contracting Department
In Au...
Click here for full text