John Baackes, L.A. Care Health Plan, on California’s Medicaid plans

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, joins the Check Up to discuss his company’s role in California’s ambitious CalAIM program, a five-year, $9 billion plan to expand the state’s Medicaid program targeting those sickest and most in need of healthcare and provide a whole-person approach to fulfilling those needs. In its first year, CalAim has focused on enhanced care management, dental care and behavioral health support.

L.A. Care Health Plan is a publicly operated health plan serving over 2.5 million people in Los Angeles County.