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The Department of Health Services (DHCS) releases monthly Drug Utilization Review (DUR) articles which provide timely and relevant information impacting providers and their patients. L.A. Care is sharing the latest release from...
Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that suicide rates are on the rise.
In 2016, about 45,000 American lives were lost to suicide. Many individuals who died by suicide did not have a known mental...
L.A. Care launched a new program within its $31 million Elevating the Safety Net initiative, committing more than $5.2 million to establish 14 new residency positions at five medical facilities.
Some of the...
L.A. Care is committed to the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. That's why we offer the "Healthy Pregnancy", "Healthy Mom", and "Healthy Baby" programs for your L.A. Care patients.
These...
EPSDT benefit provides comprehensive screening, diagnostic, treatment and preventive health care services for individuals under the age of 21 who are enrolled in Medi-Cal.
EPSDT services are intended to prevent or...
The Department of Health Services (DHCS) releases monthly Drug Utilization Review (DUR) articles which provide timely and relevant information impacting providers and their patients. L.A. Care is sharing the latest release from...
The Trump Administration released its Public Charge Final Rule announcing it will take effect October 15.
This rule is changing immigration policy that had been in place for more than a hundred years, and will adversely impact...
L.A. Care CEO John Baackes was recognized recently as a Community Health Champion at Eisner Health’s 2nd Annual Promise of Care Community Health Champions Luncheon. The event honored individuals who have greatly impacted...
With May being the national month for mental health awareness, it's a good time to learn about and discuss available resources for both patients and providers.
Nearly one in five U.S. adults experience a mental illness in a...
Health Homes is a new Medi-Cal benefit set to start in Los Angeles County on July 1 that may benefit your patients.
L.A. Care's Health Homes program will provide team-based, in-person care management and care...