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Angel Awards to Be Held Sept. 28

John Baackes, the CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, will receive the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award for his longstanding commitment to Project Angel Food.

Beverly Press

Free Vaccination Campaign against Flu and COVID-19

The first of seven flu and COVID-19 vaccine events was held at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in Norwalk today. The other six will happen at centers across L.A.…

KVEA

Longtime Head of L.A. Care To Retire after Navigating Major Medi-Cal Changes

John Baackes, who announced in April that he is retiring at the end of the year, led L.A. Care through tremendous growth, helping it become a major market player in the industry.

California Healthline

Healthcare Providers Commit $90 Million for Two Programs for the Unhoused in L.A. County

L.A. Care and Health Net launched the L.A. County Field Medicine Program and the Skid Row Care Collaborative to provide coordinated primary care for the unhoused across the county.

Caló News

Datapoint: L.A. Care, Centene’s Health Net Launch Efforts for Unhoused Californians

The two health plans launched the L.A. County Field Medicine Program and the Skid Row Care Collaborative to provide coordinated and consistent primary care.

AIS Health

Outgoing Head of L.A. Care Reflects on Major Medi-Cal Changes

John Baackes, who announced in April he is retiring at the end of the year, helped transform L.A. Care into a major market player after its expansion under the Affordable Care Act.

Los Angeles Times

Homeless People in L.A. County Will Soon Be Able to Get Health Care through a New Network

L.A. Care and Health Net launch a new Field Medicine Program that will provide primary care and access to a true medical home for unhoused members across L.A. County.

KNX

Health Insurance Providers to Fund Street Doctors and Clinics to Serve LA’s Homeless Population

L.A. Care Health Plan, in collaboration with Health Net, launched the L.A. County Field Medicine Program-Skid Row Collaborative, which goes beyond street medicine to provide primary care for the…

Associated Press

Health Providers Pledge Funding for Street Doctors and Clinics in LA

L.A. Care and Health Net are committing $90 million dollars for a new Field Medicine Program and Skid Row Care Collaborative, which will provide preventive and coordinated care for the unhoused…

Spectrum News 1

L.A. Care: Blood Donors Needed

The health plan hosted a blood drive to help address a severe blood shortage caused by a steep drop in donations in July.

KTLA