News Releases

L.A. Care CEO Named Healthcare Champion of the Year by LACMA’s Patient Care Foundation

John Baackes Is being recognized for his work to raise Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for the providers who serve L.A. Care members.

L.A. Care Commits $1.25 Million to Support BIPOC-Led Organizations to Establish Long-Term and Sustainable Funding

Twelve Equity & Resilience Initiative grants are being awarded to previous BIPOC-led grantees to further enhance their efforts.

L.A. Care and the L.A. County Office of Violence Prevention to Help Health Care Professionals Address Gun Violence

The four-and-a-half-hour training course qualifies for Continuing Medical Education credit for attendees.

L.A. Care’s CEO Joins National Webinar on the Public Option

Leading health care experts will discuss how a public option can make health care more affordable.

L.A. Care Health Plan and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Host Roundtable to Identify Actionable Solutions to Children’s Health Disparities in Los Angeles County

L.A. Care and CHLA feel collaboration between a wide variety of stakeholders will lead to better health outcomes for the most vulnerable children in the county.

The Executive Director of L.A. Care Covered Joins a Discussion on How a Public Option Keeps Health Plan Rates Affordable

Cristina Inglese will talk about how a public option has proven to keep health insurance more affordable in Los Angeles County.

L.A. Care Chief Health Equity Officer Joins National Roundtable on Health Care for the Next Generation

Dr. Alex Li is sharing his thoughts on how health plans can advance health equity.

L.A. Care Presented Health Excellence Award by UMMA Community Clinic

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes was on hand to accept the award over the weekend.

L.A. Care, the L.A. Rams, and the L.A. Regional Food Bank Team Up to Address Food Insecurity at Thanksgiving

The health plan, Rams and L.A. Food Bank will distribute turkeys and all the fixings to more than 400 families.

L.A. Care Covered Is the Most Affordable Health Plan in L.A. County for the Third Year in a Row

The 2023 open enrollment period for L.A. Care Covered™, which provides an affordable path to wellness.