News Archive

L.A. Care Invests $465,000 for Accessible Exam Tables and Scales at 24 Community Clinics and Doctor’s Offices

This brings the health plan's total commitment for such equipment to more than $2.6 million.

New Year, New Habits: 4 Simple Changes to Help You Age Well

L.A. Care's Chief Medical Officer offers advice on how to start a new exercise routine in the New Year.

Fortune

Nonprofit Organizations Receive Funds from L.A. Care

L.A. Care committed $365,000 to two organizations that provide important social services to members with chronic illnesses.

The Los Angeles Wave

Retiring L.A. Care CEO sees insurers vs. Trump 'fight' ahead

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, discusses the challenges facing the healthcare system under the new Republican administration and the potential impact on Medicaid and healthcare providers.

Modern Healthcare

L.A. Care CEO Supports Governor Newsom’s Efforts to Protect the Health of Californians

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, supports Governor Newsom's efforts to protect the health care and civil rights of Californians, particularly women, LGBTQ+ populations, and immigrants.

L.A. Care Commits $375,000 for Programs Serving Individuals with Chronic Medical Conditions

L.A. Care committed the funding to Project Angel Food and the AC Care Alliance, organizations that provide essential services for those with chronic health conditions.

L.A. Care Commits Additional $50 Million for New Physicians to Care for L.A. County’s Most Vulnerable Residents

This additional funding will bring the total commitment for the health plan's Elevating the Safety Net Initiative to $255 million.

Health Experts Concerned That Immigrants Will Fear Signing Up for Health Coverage under Trump Administration

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes reminded listeners of the chilling effect the last Trump administration had on immigrants accessing health care, and there are concerns it will happen again, even though…

KNX

LA County to Eliminate $500 Million in Medical Debt for Thousands of Residents

L.A. Care committed $2 million dollars to the new medical debt relief program, which will eliminate medical debt for thousands of low-income residents across the county.

Los Angeles Daily News

L.A. County Launches Medical Debt Relief Program

L.A. Care committed $2 million dollars to the program, which initially hopes to eliminate $500,000 in medical debt for low-income residents in L.A. County.

KNX