News Archive

Amid Blazing California Wildfires, Companies Step Up with Free Services to Help Victims

L.A. Care's Chief Medical Officer says the health plan has relaxed certain prior authorizations, is allowing prescriptions to be filled early if medications were left behind during an evacuation, and…

Fierce Healthcare

Policy Report on Improving Care for Disadvantaged Youth in LA Stresses Collaboration

L.A. Care's Chief Health Equity Officer talks about the collaboration between the health plan, Children's Hospital LA, and other stakeholders on four policy briefs with recommendations to improve…

Fierce Healthcare

L.A. Care and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Jointly Release Four Policy Briefs on the State of Children’s Health

A coalition of experts have released actionable recommendations to address disparities in children's health and welfare in Los Angeles County after the pandemic.

Navigating the Future of Elder Care

L.A. Care's Senior Medical Director Susan Stone, MD, highlights the importance of a holistic, integrated approach to elder care, emphasizing a need for care plans that address both medical and…

Elder Care Review

10 Largest Medicaid Managed Care Plans

L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the country with more than 2.5 million enrollees, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Becker's Payer Issues

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.