John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan discusses executing through the challenges of the last few years, L.A. Care Health Plan’s goals for growth & investments over the next two years, and a lot more.
Summary
John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, Discusses Growth and Investment in Healthcare
In an interview, John Baackes shared his insights on how to execute through challenges, L.A. Care Health Plan’s goals for growth and investments, and more.
Tackling Healthcare Inequality and Economics
Baackes believes dialogue with legislators and regulators is necessary for healthcare providers to continue doing their work. LA Care recently celebrated a milestone with the Elevating the Safety Net initiative, which was created to further support safety net providers and ensure there are enough providers in the right places to serve the Medicaid population.
The Safety Net Program
The program provides grants to clinics and practices to encourage them to hire additional providers. They also provided scholarships for students of color and training programs for home health workers. These initiatives have been successful so far, and they are expecting another wave of members due to the extension of Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented residents.
Investing in Support Services
John discussed the need for investment in support services for those eligible for Medicaid in order to improve their health outcomes and hopefully paths to a better life.
Growth and Investments
Baackes also shared L.A. Care Health Plan’s goals for growth and investments over the next two years. With over 2 million members, the plan looks to expand by creating new programs and partnering with other organizations. Investments will be made in technology, including telemedicine and data analytics, to better serve the needs of their members.
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This episode aired on 09/24/2022 and can be listened here.
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