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L.A. Care Applauds California Voters for Passing Prop 35 and Supporting Equal Access to High Quality Health Care

The measure will increase Medi-Cal provider reimbursement rates, creating greater stability in the safety net that cares for underserved communities.

Opinion: More Cooperation, Fewer Lawsuits

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes authored an opinion article describing how health care organizations can work together to solve problems, rather than resort to finger-pointing.

Los Angeles Business Journal

L.A. Care Supports California Senate Bill Requiring All Firearms Owners to Receive Safety Certification

The certificates are designed to educate firearm owners on essential safety practices and the health plan says they will help curb gun violence.

L.A. Care Leaders Support a Measure that Would Open Covered California Health Coverage to All, Regardless of Immigration Status

L.A. Care's Chief Health Equity Officer and Executive Director for Commercial Products say AB 4 could help more than 500,000 Californians gain access to health coverage.

Medi-Cal Expansion Moves California Closer to Health Equity

L.A. Care's Chief Health Equity Officer, Dr. Alex Li, authored an opinion article on California's decision to open Medi-Cal to all residents, regardless of immigration status, as long as they are…

California Health Care Foundation

L.A. Care CEO Writes Letter of Support for the DHCS Proposed CalAIM Amendment

The California Department of Health Care Services has asked for a CalAIM amendment to provide continuous coverage to Medi-Cal and CHIP beneficiaries through four years of age.

Opinion: California Is Moving Closer to Health Equity with Medi-Cal’s Expansion

L.A. Care's Chief Health Equity Officer, Alex Li, MD, authored an opinion article on the Medi-Cal expansion that allows all Californians who meet income requirements to apply for Medi-Cal, regardless…

California Health Report

L.A. Care CEO Submits Public Comment on Proposed Rule to Advance Health Equity and Bolster Protections for People with Disabilities

John Baackes expressed support for a proposed rule that updates and strengthens the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Supporting a Healthy Workforce

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes writes about Medi-Cal renewals that began over the summer and how it is important that everyone help to ensure beneficiaries maintain coverage.

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Opinion: California Can Lead the Nation With a Public Option for Health Insurance. We Have the Data to Show it Works

L.A. Care, a public health plan on the Covered California Exchange, has consistently had low premiums, which have had a competitive effect on the market, driving down prices.

Los Angeles Times

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