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L.A. Care Board of Governors Appoints Martha Santana-Chin as Next CEO

Santana-Chin will assume her role as CEO of L.A. Care on January 6, 2025.L.A. Care Health Plan proudly announced that its Board of Governors has unanimously voted to appoint Martha Santana-Chin as…

November and December 2024

Reimbursing Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) Screening: A Step Toward Healthier Patients

 Individuals who experience ACEs are at significantly higher risk for nine of the top ten leading causes of death in the U.S., such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and suicide.ACEs can…

November and December 2024

Screen Children for Lead: Protect Their Health Today!

 Blood lead screening is essential for protecting our children's health through early detection and intervention.Lead exposure, even at low levels, can have profound and enduring consequences…

November and December 2024

L.A. Care Supports Gender-Affirming Care

 November was Transgender Awareness Month, and L.A. Care is pleased to share a video story about one of our members who received gender-affirming care.Transgender health care bans are sweeping…

November and December 2024

It's Open Enrollment – L.A. Care is Providing Quality Health Care at the Most Affordable Rate!

 L.A. Care Covered™ is our Covered California™  marketplace health plan. We are proud to offer the most affordable health plans in Los Angeles County across all metal levels during Open…

November and December 2024

New Behavioral Health Support Referral Form for Minors

 L.A. Care’s Behavioral Health Department introduced a new Behavioral Health Support Referral Form for Minors to streamline the referral process for members under 21 years of age. This form is…

L.A. Care Clinical Connections - November 2024

Important Update: Your Help Is Needed with the No Authorization Required Process

 Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting L.A. Care’s No Authorization Required process. Since its launch on July 25, 2024, we’ve made significant progress in reducing unnecessary…

L.A. Care Clinical Connections - November 2024

When to Submit for Administrative Level of Care Authorization

 Hospital providers should request an administrative level of care authorization under the following circumstances:A member no longer requires acute inpatient care but remains in an acute…

L.A. Care Clinical Connections - November 2024

Care Management Services Are Available for Your L.A. Care Patients

 We have a team of nurses, social workers, and community health workers ready to help your patients manage their health more effectively. The care coordination is conducted over the phone with…

L.A. Care Clinical Connections - November 2024

What is Palliative Care?

 Palliative care is the medical subspecialty focused on preventing, treating, and relieving the pain and other debilitating effects of serious and chronic illness.Palliative care is provided by…

L.A. Care Clinical Connections - November 2024