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With 1 Out of 3 Californians on Medicaid, Doctors Push Ballot Measure to Force State to Pay More

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes says proposals to push the pay hikes into 2025 leave many fearing Medi-Cal rates will never rise to where they should be.

Associated Press

Two L.A. Care Leaders to Join Prestigious National Panel on Managing Regulatory Upheaval in Health Care

Acacia Reed and Todd Gower will join the discussion on one of the most highly regulated industries in the country, with frequent state and federal changes.

LA500 2024: John Baackes

The Los Angeles Business Journal named John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, one of the 500 most influential people in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Business Journal

L.A. Care Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion at LA Pride

L.A. Care is proud to sponsor the LA Pride festival happening on Saturday at Los Angeles State Historic Park.

L.A. Care CEO Named Among the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal

John Baackes, who has been L.A. Care's CEO since 2015, recently announced he is retiring at the end of the year. Under his leadership, the health plan saw tremendous growth and navigated numerous…

The Single Largest Cut in Gavin Newsom’s New Budget Hits California Health Care Providers

L.A. Care's CEO weighs in on the governor's revised budget that cuts funding that would have been used to increase rates for providers caring for Medi-Cal members.

CalMatters

Opinion: More Cooperation, Fewer Lawsuits

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes authored an opinion article describing how health care organizations can work together to solve problems, rather than resort to finger-pointing.

Los Angeles Business Journal

The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in East L.A. Is Honored by the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA

The YMCA recognized the Community Resource Center for the many ways it has worked to improve the health and wellness of the East L.A. community.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Unveil New, Vibrant Community Resource Center in Panorama City with Array of Health-Focused Offerings

The Panorama City location is the latest addition to the network of 14 planned centers across Los Angeles County by the end of this year.

PointClickCare Now Supports Over 32.7 Million Californians with Expanded Care Collaboration Network

L.A. Care case managers are using the PointClickCare technology to receive real-time notifications about members being admitted, discharged or transferred from hospitals.

Associated Press