News Archive

Bold Changes Are in Store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but Will Patients Benefit?

California’s safety-net health program, Medi-Cal, is on the cusp of major changes that could rectify long-standing problems and improve health care for the state’s low-income population.

California Healthline

A Year After Medi-Cal Allowed Doula Services, Uptake Is Slow. Paperwork Is Just One Problem

L.A. Care Health Education Program Manager Kristin Schlater shares how members feel about the benefit.

LAist

A Year After California Medicaid Program Allowed Doula Services, Uptake Is Slow

L.A. Care Health Plan reported 79 members have received doula services since the benefit started in January.

LAist

Health Plans Partner with the Los Angeles County Office of Education to Prevent Angelenos from Losing Medi-Cal Coverage

The health plans and LACOE are distributing a digital toolkit to school districts across L.A. County to help inform students and parents about Medi-Cal renewals.

L.A. Care Awards $175,000 Grant to the Chinatown Service Center for Project to Enhance Cultural Competency in Health Care

The funding will support implementation of a health simulation center that will use virtual reality technology to improve staff cultural competency.

L.A. Care Chief Health Equity Officer Joins National Webinar on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Care

Dr. Alex Li will join two other national leaders on health equity to share their approach to framing health equity as a business imperative and best practices.

How to Get Rid of a Cold and the Flu

L.A. Care's Chief Medical Officer offers the best defense to fight off a cold or the flu.

U.S. News & World Report

LA County Invests Big in Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy for K-12 Students

Dr. Michael Brodsky, senior medical director for community health at L.A. Care, provides insights on behavioral health challenges for school-aged children.

California Healthline

What Is Breast Density and Why Does It Matter?

L.A. Care Senior Medical Director Tracy Lawrence offers insights on breast density and the importance of mammograms.

U.S. News & World Report

The L.A. Care Director of Learning Experience to Present at a Virtual Conference on Talent Development

Deborah Decker will explain why organizations should have a formal talent development strategy to help retain employees and increase productivity.