Our Viewpoint

Preserving Health Coverage for Millions of Californians Requires All of Us

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes emphasizes the importance of everyone working together to ensure Californians don't lose Medi-Cal coverage unnecessarily now that renewals have resumed post-pandemic.

Capitol Weekly

L.A. Care Supports Biden Administration Plan to Offer Health Coverage to DACA Recipients

The proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to obtain health coverage through Medicaid, CHIP, or an ACA marketplace.

L.A. Care Stands in Support of Measure to Make Equal Access to Health Care a Protected Civil Right

The Equal Health Care for All Act would make equal access to health care a protected civil right.

A Public Option Could Work in California and L.A. Care is the Perfect Model: UC Berkeley Researchers

Researchers at UC Berkeley found that the L.A. Care model increases competition and lowers premiums.

Los Angeles’ Health Care Safety Net Is in Crisis – It’s Past Time to Address the Root Causes

L.A. Care's CEO describes the statewide coalition he pulled together to address the chronic underfunding of Medi-Cal.

L.A. Care Statement on Monterey Park Tragedy

L.A. Care offers condolences to everyone who was impacted by the mass shooting in Monterey Park over the weekend.

L.A. Care Statement in Support of Biden Public Charge Rule

L.A. Care applauds the the administration's move to end efforts to limit eligibility for permanent residency.

One-Third of California Residents are at Risk of Poor Health Outcomes, Low Medi-Cal Base Rates Prevent Health Equity

L.A. Care's CEO explains how the underfunded Medi-Cal system impacts access to care and health outcomes.

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

L.A. Care CEO Writes to California Legislature in Support of Measures to Protect Reproductive Rights

John Baackes is urging California lawmakers to support eight bills that will help protect reproductive rights.

L.A. Care Board Approves Resolution in Support of Abortion Rights

The resolution comes in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, which could lead to unsafe abortions across the country.