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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 induce…

March and April 2025

California Telehealth Resource Center for Providers

Since the 2020 pandemic, more health care is being delivered through virtual means, including telehealth.The California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) offers no-cost digital health resources and…

March and April 2025

L.A. Care Launches Partnership with DocGo: In-Home Health Services Program

L.A. Care continues to close care gaps and improve patient care with partners such as DocGo. DocGo, an in-home health service partner, will offer all eligible L.A. Care Covered and L.A. Care…

March and April 2025

Meet Your New Patients and Schedule Initial Health Appointments (IHA)

 Did You Know: All newly enrolled L.A. Care members must receive an Initial Health Appointment within 120 days of enrollment, per APL 22-030.The visit can be completed in one or multiple visits…

March and April 2025

Access L.A. Care’s Clinical Practice and Preventive Health Guidelines

L.A. Care systematically reviews and adopts evidence-based Clinical Practice and Preventive Health Guidelines disseminated from peer-reviewed sources and organizations like the U.S. Preventive…

March and April 2025

L.A. Care Launches Social Determinants of Health Provider Resources Webpage

 L.A. Care Health Plan is pleased to offer an online provider reference sheet to help patients with their social needs. Providers can access this critical information through L.A. Care Social…

March and April 2025

Keeping Minds Sharp with the Annual Cognitive Health Assessments (ACHA)

 Ensuring the well-being of our members as they age involves completing necessary screenings and appointments. The Annual Cognitive Health Assessment (ACHA) aims to ensure timely detection and…

March and April 2025

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