L.A. Care and Health Net Commit $90 Million to Launch Two Innovative Health Care Programs to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness in L.A. County
L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net have announced a $90 million commitment over five years to launch two innovative healthcare programs for those experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. The initiative includes:
1. The L.A. County Field Medicine Program ($60 million): Delivers preventive and urgent healthcare, chronic disease management, and social services to members in their lived environments.
2. The Skid Row Care Collaborative ($30 million): Provides enhanced services and additional facilities on Skid Row, including a new health campus.
These programs aim to assist approximately 85,000 Angelenos, addressing the complex healthcare needs of the unhoused population. The funding is part of California's Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP), with L.A. Care contributing 70% and Health Net 30% of the total investment.
L.A. Care Health Plan e Health Net hanno annunciato un impegno di 90 milioni di dollari per un periodo di cinque anni al fine di lanciare due programmi innovativi di assistenza sanitaria per le persone senza fissa dimora nella contea di L.A. L'iniziativa include:
1. Il Programma di Medicina di Campo della Contea di L.A. (60 milioni di dollari): Fornisce assistenza sanitaria preventiva e urgente, gestione delle malattie croniche e servizi sociali ai membri nei loro ambienti di vita.
2. Il Collaborativo per la Cura di Skid Row (30 milioni di dollari): Offre servizi potenziati e strutture aggiuntive a Skid Row, compreso un nuovo campus sanitario.
Questi programmi mirano ad assistere circa 85.000 residenti di Los Angeles, affrontando i complessi bisogni sanitari della popolazione senza fissa dimora. Il finanziamento fa parte del Programma di Incentivi per l'Alloggio e la Senza Fissa Dimora (HHIP) della California, con L.A. Care che contribuisce al 70% e Health Net al 30% dell'investimento totale.
L.A. Care Health Plan y Health Net han anunciado un compromiso de 90 millones de dólares durante cinco años para lanzar dos programas innovadores de atención médica para aquellos que experimentan la falta de vivienda en el condado de L.A. La iniciativa incluye:
1. El Programa de Medicina de Campo del Condado de L.A. (60 millones de dólares): Proporciona atención médica preventiva y urgente, manejo de enfermedades crónicas y servicios sociales a los miembros en sus entornos de vida.
2. El Colaborativo de Atención Skid Row (30 millones de dólares): Ofrece servicios mejorados y facilitaciones adicionales en Skid Row, incluyendo un nuevo campus de salud.
Estos programas tienen como objetivo ayudar a aproximadamente 85,000 angelinos, abordando las complejas necesidades de atención médica de la población sin hogar. La financiación forma parte del Programa de Incentivos para la Vivienda y la Falta de Vivienda (HHIP) de California, con L.A. Care contribuyendo con el 70% y Health Net con el 30% de la inversión total.
L.A. Care Health Plan과 Health Net는 L.A. 카운티의 노숙자를 위한 두 가지 혁신적인 의료 프로그램을 시작하기 위해 9천만 달러의 지원을 5년 동안 할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브에는:
1. L.A. 카운티 필드 메디컬 프로그램 (6천만 달러): 예방 및 응급 의료, 만성 질환 관리, 그리고 사회 서비스를 회원들이 생활하는 환경에서 제공합니다.
2. 스키드 로우 케어 협력 프로그램 (3천만 달러): 스키드 로우에서 향상된 서비스와 추가 시설을 제공하며, 새로운 건강 캠퍼스도 포함됩니다.
이 프로그램들은 대략 85,000명의 로스앤젤레스 주민을 지원하는 것을 목표로 하며, 노숙 인구의 복잡한 의료 요구를 해결합니다. 자금 지원은 캘리포니아의 주택 및 노숙인 인센티브 프로그램 (HHIP)의 일환이며, L.A. Care는 총 투자금의 70%를, Health Net은 30%를 기여합니다.
L.A. Care Health Plan et Health Net ont annoncé un engagement de 90 millions de dollars sur cinq ans pour lancer deux programmes de santé innovants destinés aux personnes sans abri dans le comté de L.A. L'initiative comprend :
1. Le Programme de Médecine de Terrain du Comté de L.A. (60 millions de dollars) : Fournit des soins de santé préventifs et urgents, une gestion des maladies chroniques et des services sociaux aux membres dans leur environnement de vie.
2. Le Collaboration de Soins de Skid Row (30 millions de dollars) : Offre des services améliorés et des installations supplémentaires à Skid Row, y compris un nouveau campus de santé.
Ces programmes visent à aider environ 85 000 Angelinos, en répondant aux besoins de santé complexes de la population sans abri. Le financement fait partie du Programme d'Incitations au Logement et à la Lutte contre l'Inaccessibilité (HHIP) de Californie, avec L.A. Care contribuant à hauteur de 70 % et Health Net de 30 % de l'investissement total.
L.A. Care Health Plan und Health Net haben ein Engagement von 90 Millionen Dollar über fünf Jahre angekündigt, um zwei innovative Gesundheitsprogramme für obdachlose Menschen im L.A. County ins Leben zu rufen. Die Initiative umfasst:
1. Das L.A. County Field Medicine Program (60 Millionen Dollar): Bietet präventive und dringende Gesundheitsversorgung, chronische Krankheitsverwaltung und Sozialdienste für Mitglieder in ihren Lebensumfeldern.
2. Die Skid Row Care Collaborative (30 Millionen Dollar): Stellt verbesserte Dienstleistungen und zusätzliche Einrichtungen in Skid Row bereit, einschließlich eines neuen Gesundheitscampus.
Diese Programme zielen darauf ab, etwa 85.000 Angelenos zu unterstützen und die komplexen Gesundheitsbedürfnisse der obdachlosen Bevölkerung anzugehen. Die Finanzierung ist Teil des Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) in Kalifornien, wobei L.A. Care 70% und Health Net 30% des Gesamteinsatzes beiträgt.
- Commitment of $90 million over five years to support healthcare for the homeless
- Potential to assist approximately 85,000 Angelenos experiencing homelessness
- Launch of two innovative healthcare programs: Field Medicine Program and Skid Row Care Collaborative
- Collaboration between L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net (Centene subsidiary)
- Alignment with California's Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP)
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This initiative represents a significant shift in addressing the health needs of the homeless population in L.A. County. The $90 million commitment over five years is substantial and could have a meaningful impact. The Field Medicine Program's approach of bringing care directly to where people are living is innovative and addresses a critical barrier to healthcare access for the homeless.
The focus on preventive care, chronic disease management and creating a "medical home" for homeless individuals is particularly noteworthy. This approach could potentially reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations, leading to better health outcomes and cost savings in the long run. The division of the county into 15 regions with designated providers ensures comprehensive coverage and coordination, which is important for continuity of care.
The Skid Row Care Collaborative's targeted approach, including walk-in services and a free shuttle, addresses the unique challenges of a high-density homeless area. This comprehensive strategy could serve as a model for other urban areas grappling with similar issues.
This $90 million investment by L.A. Care and Health Net is a strategic move that could yield significant financial benefits in the long term. By focusing on preventive care and better management of chronic conditions among the homeless population, these programs have the potential to substantially reduce high-cost emergency care and hospitalizations.
The collaboration between these two major health plans is noteworthy, as it allows for resource pooling and potentially more efficient use of funds. The alignment with California's Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) is particularly savvy, as it leverages state and federal funding to address a critical social determinant of health.
Investors should note that while this represents a significant upfront cost, the potential for long-term savings and improved health outcomes could translate to better financial performance for these health plans in the future. This initiative could also position L.A. Care and Health Net favorably for future government contracts and partnerships.
This initiative represents a paradigm shift in addressing homelessness, moving beyond housing to encompass comprehensive healthcare. The population-based approach and the focus on equitable resource deployment are particularly noteworthy. By creating a coordinated system of care across L.A. County, this program has the potential to significantly improve health outcomes for the homeless population.
The "no wrong door" approach in the Skid Row Care Collaborative is an innovative strategy that could greatly enhance access to services. The inclusion of community ambassadors and a free shuttle service addresses critical barriers to care that often go overlooked in traditional healthcare models.
However, the success of this program will largely depend on its execution and the ability to overcome the complex challenges of providing consistent care to a transient population. The long-term impact on homelessness rates, health outcomes and healthcare costs will be important metrics to watch as this program unfolds over the next five years.
The Health Plans Have Launched a New Care Coordination Model for Their 85,000+ Members Who Lack Stable Housing
The Field Medicine Program is a
"The Field Medicine Program is grounded in the philosophy that every Medi-Cal beneficiary, regardless of housing status, is entitled to the same level of service and a true medical home," said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO. "The program is designed to develop a countywide network of primary care providers who can provide that medical home and all the services associated with high-quality primary care in a way that will be easier for individuals experiencing homelessness to access."
The program takes an innovative, population-based approach to care coordination and the equitable deployment of resources. It includes 15 distinct regions across L.A. County, each with a designated "regional anchor" provider to ensure access to care across the entire county, and to facilitate coordination with other "floating" providers.
"To address homelessness, support must extend beyond physical housing. It requires whole-person care for these vulnerable individuals," said Martha Santana-Chin, Plan Chief Product President at Health Net. "This investment continues to underscore our belief that every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income or current state of health. We are excited to partner with L.A. Care Health Plan on another incredible initiative that will serve Angelenos."
The funding for this program will support additional staffing for the Field Medicine Primary Care teams to be deployed across these regions based on population need. Additionally, members will have access to a medical home for health care and critical social services support in every region across the county that will be available even as individuals transition from unsheltered homelessness to interim housing and, ultimately, to permanent housing.
Ensuring that people experiencing homelessness are able to maintain stable access to primary care services has been a complex challenge — it can be difficult to schedule an appointment or travel to a doctor's office, especially if they fear leaving their belongings behind. As a result, people who are unhoused are more likely to suffer from unmanaged chronic diseases, including behavioral health disorders, than peers who are housed. Moreover, the L.A. County Department of Public Health recently released a report showing the mortality rate among people experiencing homelessness was about four times greater than all other L.A. County residents. The Field Medicine Program is designed specifically to address these drivers of high mortality among people experiencing homelessness.
The second program, the Skid Row Care Collaborative, is a core component of the Field Medicine Program. It is designed to accommodate the unique needs of Skid Row as a neighborhood with a high density of both people experiencing homelessness, as well as support for the established providers to care for them. The Skid Row Care Collaborative includes
It will also include a free shuttle to connect members to these services within the neighborhood. To receive this funding, providers serving Skid Row will collaborate to ensure a "no wrong door" approach to coordinated access to care for Skid Row residents.
The funding for this investment is the result of
L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan, and Health Net, one of
The two new programs align with the health plans' shared commitment to advancing health equity, which means ensuring that everyone, regardless of housing status or social barriers, has a fair and equal opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
About L.A. Care Health Plan
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