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Chutes & Ladders—Sutter Health Appoints First CMO; L.A. Care CEO to Retire

The retirement at the end of the year of John Baackes, L.A. Care's CEO, is among the roundup of various comings and goings at healthcare organizations.

Fierce Healthcare

L.A. Care’s Chief Health Equity Officer Featured Speaker at Los Angeles County Medical Debt Summit

It is estimated that Angelenos owe more than $2 billion in medical debt. Key stakeholders met to discuss possible solutions.

L.A. Care CEO to Retire

John Baackes expresses pride in all of the accomplishments during his nine years leading the health plan - a period of extraordinary growth.

Becker's Payer Issues

Should You Drink Alcohol If You Have High Blood Pressure?

Dr. Sameer Amin, L.A. Care's Chief Medical Officer and a cardiologist, explained that the amount of consumption is more important than the type of alcohol when it comes to blood pressure and overall…

Verywell Health

$2 Million Grant Saves Catalina’s only hospital from closure — for now

The grant from L.A. Care is one of the largest cash infusions the financially strapped hospital has received. L.A. Care's CEO says it was important to step in.

Los Angeles Times

3 Big-name CEO Changes Across Healthcare to Follow

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes announces he is retiring at the end of the year after leading the health plan through tremendous growth over the past nine years.

HealthLeaders

L.A. Care Health Plan CEO John Baackes to Retire at End of 2024

Baackes joined L.A. Care in 2015, leading the health plan through tremendous growth. A nationwide search has begun for the next CEO.

L.A. Care Health Plan Releases Its 2024 Community Impact Report

The report highlights the health plan's $509 million commitment in support of a healthier Los Angeles.

Isolated California Hospital Gets $2M from Payer to Stave Off Closure

L.A. Care Health Plan is giving Catalina Island Health a $2 million grant to help stay afloat as the hospital looks for a more permanent solution.

Becker's Hospital CFO Report

L.A. Care Commits a $2 Million Lifeline to Catalina Island Health

Catalina Island Health, the only hospital on the island, was facing closure this summer without emergency help.