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Press release March 17, 2021

L.A. Care Plays a Major Role in the Los Angeles Business Journal Diversity, Inclusion + Equity Symposium & Awards

L.A. Care is proud to be a key sponsor of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Diversity, Inclusion + Equity Symposium & Awards. The two-part virtual event starts with a series of panel discussions on March 17 and culminates with an awards ceremony on March 24, where L.A. Care is nominated for two awards.

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  • L.A. Care Plays a Major Role in the Los Angeles Business Journal Diversity, Inclusion + Equity Symposium & Awards
Press release February 5, 2021

Pilot Program Aims to Quickly Vaccinate Vulnerable Seniors
Board-approved COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Pilot Program to reach nearly 20,000 members

CalOptima seniors age 65 or older may receive the COVID-19 vaccine within the next few weeks through the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Pilot Program, a joint effort between CalOptima and the Orange County Health Care Agency.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Pilot Program, designed to improve direct access to vaccinations for CalOptima members who live in the hardest-hit communities by the pandemic, was first introduced by Supervisor Andrew Do and Supervisor Doug Chaffee and approved unanimously by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on January 26, 2021.

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  • Pilot Program Aims to Quickly Vaccinate Vulnerable Seniors
Press release January 8, 2021

Local Health Plans’ Statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s Budget Proposal

SACRAMENTO, CA — On behalf of the Local Health Plans of California (LHPC), a group representing 16 of the not-for-profit local health plans that serve more than 70 percent of Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care, CEO Brianna Lierman offered comment on Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal for 2021-22:

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Press release January 8, 2021

CalOptima’s Financial Support Addresses Ongoing Pandemic
Programs will increase funding for health networks, incentivize vaccination for members and expand infection prevention training in nursing homes

The CalOptima Board of Directors approved $45.6 million in funding and programs in response to the ongoing pandemic and start of vaccination efforts. The increased support will reach health networks, providers and nursing homes, and offer incentives to members who receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available to them. Vaccine distribution will follow a federally approved phased approach that prioritizes high-risk groups first, followed by the general public later in the year.

The actions include:

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  • CalOptima's Financial Support Addresses Ongoing Pandemic
Press release January 5, 2021

Inland Empire Health Plan Placed in 99th Percentile for Provider Satisfaction

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, January 5, 2021— Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) Providers shared their experience with the health plan in this year’s Provider Satisfaction Survey, issuing the health plan a 96.6% satisfaction score for the year and placing it in the 99th percentile for Provider Satisfaction nationwide. And while the high satisfaction rate is inspiring, the plan is paying close attention to areas  and opportunities to better support their Providers. 

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Press release December 8, 2020

L.A. Care Featured Prominently at the 2020 Southern California State of Reform Conference

The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed long-standing health inequities across the country, with people of color disproportionately affected – both in the number of cases and deaths.

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  • L.A. Care Featured Prominently at the 2020 Southern California State of Reform Conference
Press release November 10, 2020

Richard Sanchez Becomes Permanent CalOptima CEO

ORANGE, Calif. (November 10, 2020) — The CalOptima Board of Directors appointed Richard Sanchez, REHS, MPH, as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of the public agency. He has served in an interim capacity since April. For the past seven months, Sanchez has guided CalOptima through the challenges of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, budgeting in a changing state economy and ensuring ongoing access to quality care in an environment shifting to telehealth. 

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Press release November 6, 2020

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and Inland Empire Health Plan Present Free Webinar Addressing Pregnancy During COVID-19

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, November 6, 2020— Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and Inland Empire Health Plan are teaming up to help expectant mothers understand the issues surrounding pregnancy during COVID-19. The hospital and health plan will present a free webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. via the LLU Children’s Hospital and IEHP Facebook pages.  

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Press release October 14, 2020

$77,000 for Local Student Scholarships
Latest Healthcare Workforce Investments from Health Plan of San Joaquin

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin has announced an expansion of its annual Health Careers Scholarship Program (HCSP) for promising San Joaquin and Stanislaus county students to help develop the local healthcare workforce, including future doctors, nurses and pharmacists. 

HPSJ CEO Michael Schrader said, “We believe that during this pandemic it is even more essential to offer tangible support and encouragement to nurture this next generation of healthcare professionals.” 

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Article October 2, 2020 Capitol WeeklyBrianna Lierman

We Should Delay Jan. 1 Launch of Medi-Cal Rx Drug Program

Millions of low-income Californians are about to have their prescription drug benefit change on Jan. 1, 2021. Yet, you probably have not heard much about it.

On his first day in office, Gov. Newsom proposed several bold initiatives to contain the cost of prescription drug prices, including “Medi-Cal Rx,” a change in how the state administers the prescription drug benefit for the nearly 11 million Medi-Cal enrollees who get their coverage through a health plan.

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Press release September 29, 2020

Welcome Back to Care: Local Providers Join CenCal Health in Advancing Public Health Message
Decrease in Immunizations, Cancer Screenings, Annual Physicals Seen on Central Coast Due to COVID Concerns

Welcome Back to Care: Local Providers Join CenCal Health  in Advancing Public Health Message

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – September 29, 2020 – Top health professionals on the Central Coast have joined CenCal Health, the local Medi-Cal health plan, in encouraging the public to return to their doctors, clinics and hospitals for vital health care services, especially immunizations, cancer screenings and other preventive care evaluations.

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Press release September 2, 2020

“Don’t Wait — Vaccinate” Campaign Launches
CalOptima Urges Members to Continue Getting Well Care and Shots During the Pandemic

ORANGE, Calif. (September 2, 2020) — Amid the ongoing pandemic, the need for preventive care and vaccinations is unchanged. Yet studies show that many people are postponing routine care that can make a significant difference in overall health. To raise awareness, CalOptima has launched the “Don’t Wait — Vaccinate” campaign, a multipronged effort to ensure members take advantage of no-cost services to stay current with their routine doctor visits and shots.

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  • “Don’t Wait — Vaccinate” Campaign Launches
Press release August 10, 2020

CenCal Health Board of Directors Mourns Passing of SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill
3rd District Supervisor Served as Board Member of Local Medi-Cal Health Plan from 2014-2018

SANTA BARBARA, Calif – August 10, 2020 – It is with great sadness that the CenCal Health Board of Directors recognizes the death of former board member Adam Hill, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor from the 3rd District.

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Press release July 23, 2020

Doctors Without Walls – Santa Barbara Street Medicine Nationally Recognized for Supporting the Safety Net
CenCal Health nominates medical humanitarian organization offering street care

SANTA BARBARA, Calif – July 23, 2020 – Doctors Without Walls ­– Santa Barbara Street Medicine (DWW–SBSM) has been nationally recognized for its healthcare efforts to benefit the homeless in the Santa Barbara community.

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Press release July 2, 2020

Local Physician Transforms Patient Care through Telehealth

Photo of Dr. Tarek Mahdi

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, July 2, 2020- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and Health Homes Program Physician Dr. Tarek Mahdi has leveraged telehealth during COVID-19 to continue providing integrated care for his patients. By connecting with his patients through telehealth visits, Dr. Mahdi has been able to maintain care continuity, providing his patients with access to both behavioral health and primary care services.

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Press release July 2, 2020

HPSJ CMO, Pediatrician Prescribes 4 for the 4th for COVID-Safety: Together/Apart

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, asks all of us to safely enjoy the 4th, so we all can enjoy many more days to come.

A pediatrician, Dr. Lakshmi prescribes 4 for the 4th, to COVID-safely celebrate this weekend, Together/Apart:

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Press release June 3, 2020

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Bringing long experience as a California Nonprofit Medi-Cal Plan leader

(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has announced that Michael Schrader has joined the organization as chief executive officer. CEO Schrader has extensive managed care executive experience, including Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) and Medicare for Dual Eligible Individuals (Special Needs Plan – SNP, and Cal MediConnect). He comes to HPSJ from CalOptima (Orange County, CA), where he served over seven years as chief executive officer at the publicly funded health care plan.

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Press release May 26, 2020

CenCal Health Ranks High on List of Best Places to Work on Central Coast
For Two Consecutive Years, Local Health Plan at Top of Employee Survey

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – May 26, 2020 – CenCal Health, the local Medi-Cal health plan for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, ranked second in the Central Coast Best Places to Work list produced annually by Pacific Coast Business Times. Determined by an employee survey and other criteria developed by the business weekly, the full list for 2020 was published Friday.

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Article May 18, 2020

As Covid-19 Stresses Us All, There’s No Better Time To Focus On Mental Health

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, May 18, 2020—COVID-19 is shining a much brighter light on Mental Health Month this May. Too many communities are struggling with the psychological and emotional toll this crisis is presenting. 

Now, more than ever, it is important to reassure our community that there are compassionate people and resources available to help cope with mental health during this crisis and beyond.

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Press release May 14, 2020

Local Health Plans Respond to Governor Newsom’s May Revision of California’s 2020-2021 Budget Proposal

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Brianna Lierman, CEO of the Local Health Plans of California (LHPC), which represents 16 of the not-for-profit local health plans that serve more than 70 percent of Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care, made the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s May Revision of California’s 2020-2021 budget proposal:

“The threat of COVID-19 hasn’t passed and is only compounded by a likely surge in unemployed Californians turning to Medi-Cal and public services as their sole source of health care.

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