CenCal Health
Emily Fonda MD MMM CHCQM has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Emily currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at CenCal Health since June 2022. Prior to this, they held various positions at CalOptima, including Chief Medical Officer from December 2020 to December 2021, Deputy Chief Medical Officer from October 2019 to December 2020, and Medical Director from an unknown start date until September 2019. Before working at CalOptima, they were the Regional Medical Director at OrthoNet LLC from an unknown start date until 2013. Emily also served as the Senior Medical Director at Executive Health Resources/United Health Group from an unknown start date until 2011. Emily Fonda began their career at Hoag Hospital in 1982, where they worked as an Internal Medicine Private Practice/Hospitalist until 2002. Emily held various leadership positions at Hoag Hospital, including Vice Chair Department of Internal Medicine from 1994 to 1996, Sole Physician Advisor from 1992 to 1996, and Chairperson Department of Internal Medicine from 1992 to 1994.
Emily Fonda MD MMM CHCQM attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, where they obtained their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. Emily then pursued their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. Emily furthered their education at the USC Marshall School of Business, earning a Master of Medical Management degree.
CenCal Health
Serving the community since 1983, CenCal Health provides comprehensive health coverage to 1 in 4 residents of Santa Barbara County and 1 in 5 residents of San Luis Obispo County, enrolled in Medi-Cal. This regional health plan partners with over 1,500 local physicians and other providers to deliver quality patient care. he oldest Medicaid managed care plan of its kind, CenCal Health is a not-for-profit agency that employs close to 250 people at offices in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.