News Archive

L.A. Care and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Jointly Release Four Policy Briefs on the State of Children’s Health

A coalition of experts have released actionable recommendations to address disparities in children's health and welfare in Los Angeles County after the pandemic.

Navigating the Future of Elder Care

L.A. Care's Senior Medical Director Susan Stone, MD, highlights the importance of a holistic, integrated approach to elder care, emphasizing a need for care plans that address both medical and…

Elder Care Review

10 Largest Medicaid Managed Care Plans

L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the country with more than 2.5 million enrollees, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Becker's Payer Issues

L.A. Care Invests $465,000 for Accessible Exam Tables and Scales at 24 Community Clinics and Doctor’s Offices

This brings the health plan's total commitment for such equipment to more than $2.6 million.

New Year, New Habits: 4 Simple Changes to Help You Age Well

L.A. Care's Chief Medical Officer offers advice on how to start a new exercise routine in the New Year.

Fortune

Nonprofit Organizations Receive Funds from L.A. Care

L.A. Care committed $365,000 to two organizations that provide important social services to members with chronic illnesses.

The Los Angeles Wave

Retiring L.A. Care CEO sees insurers vs. Trump 'fight' ahead

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, discusses the challenges facing the healthcare system under the new Republican administration and the potential impact on Medicaid and healthcare providers.

Modern Healthcare

L.A. Care CEO Supports Governor Newsom’s Efforts to Protect the Health of Californians

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, supports Governor Newsom's efforts to protect the health care and civil rights of Californians, particularly women, LGBTQ+ populations, and immigrants.

L.A. Care Commits $375,000 for Programs Serving Individuals with Chronic Medical Conditions

L.A. Care committed the funding to Project Angel Food and the AC Care Alliance, organizations that provide essential services for those with chronic health conditions.

L.A. Care Commits Additional $50 Million for New Physicians to Care for L.A. County’s Most Vulnerable Residents

This additional funding will bring the total commitment for the health plan's Elevating the Safety Net Initiative to $255 million.