Health
John Baackes, LA Care Health Plan, about California’s Medicaid programs
John Baackes, CEO of LA Care Health Plan, joins Check to discuss his company’s role in California’s ambitious CalAIM program, a $9 billion five-year plan to open expanded the state’s Medicaid program to target the sickest and most in need of health care. a holistic approach to meeting those needs. During its first year, CalAim focused on enhancing care management, dental care, and behavioral health support.
LA Care Health Plan is a publicly operating health plan serving more than 2.5 million people in Los Angeles County.