MLK Community Medical Group Adds Two Primary Care Doctors, One OB/GYN and Three Other Clinical Staff Thanks to $3.5 Million Grant from Health Net
Health Net, a Medi-Cal managed care health plan and subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has announced a $3.5 million grant to MLK Community Medical Group to expand healthcare services in Los Angeles. The funding will support the hiring of key clinical staff through 2027, including two primary care physicians, one OB/GYN, one bilingual psychologist, and two certified nurse midwives.
The initiative aims to address the growing demand for healthcare services and clinical staff shortages in the region, ensuring more timely access to care. This grant is part of Health Net's broader workforce development commitment, following a recent $9 million investment to expand California's physician pipeline from education through practice.
Health Net, un piano sanitario gestito Medi-Cal e filiale di Centene (NYSE: CNC), ha annunciato una contributo di 3,5 milioni di dollari a MLK Community Medical Group per ampliare i servizi sanitari a Los Angeles. Il finanziamento sosterrà l'assunzione di personale clinico chiave fino al 2027, inclusi due medici di medicina generale, un ginecologo ostetrico, uno psicologo bilingue e due ostetriche infermiere certificate.
L'iniziativa mira a rispondere alla crescente domanda di servizi sanitari e alla carenza di personale clinico nella regione, garantendo un accesso più tempestivo alle cure. Questo contributo fa parte dell'impegno più ampio di Health Net per lo sviluppo della forza lavoro, a seguito di un recente investimento di 9 milioni di dollari per ampliare il percorso formativo e professionale dei medici in California.
Health Net, un plan de salud gestionado por Medi-Cal y subsidiaria de Centene (NYSE: CNC), ha anunciado una subvención de 3,5 millones de dólares a MLK Community Medical Group para ampliar los servicios de salud en Los Ángeles. La financiación apoyará la contratación de personal clínico clave hasta 2027, incluyendo dos médicos de atención primaria, un ginecólogo obstetra, un psicólogo bilingüe y dos enfermeras parteras certificadas.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo abordar la creciente demanda de servicios de salud y la escasez de personal clínico en la región, asegurando un acceso más oportuno a la atención. Esta subvención forma parte del compromiso más amplio de Health Net con el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, tras una reciente inversión de 9 millones de dólares para ampliar la formación y práctica médica en California.
Health Net은 Medi-Cal 관리 의료 계획이자 Centene (NYSE: CNC)의 자회사로, 로스앤젤레스에서 의료 서비스를 확장하기 위해 MLK 커뮤니티 메디컬 그룹에 350만 달러 보조금을 지원한다고 발표했습니다. 이 자금은 2027년까지 두 명의 1차 진료 의사, 한 명의 산부인과 의사, 한 명의 이중언어 심리학자, 두 명의 공인 간호 조산사를 포함한 핵심 임상 인력 채용을 지원할 예정입니다.
이 사업은 지역 내 의료 서비스 수요 증가와 임상 인력 부족 문제를 해결하여 보다 신속한 진료 접근을 보장하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이번 보조금은 최근 캘리포니아 의사 인력 양성을 위한 900만 달러 투자에 이은 Health Net의 광범위한 인력 개발 약속의 일환입니다.
Health Net, un régime de soins géré par Medi-Cal et filiale de Centene (NYSE: CNC), a annoncé une subvention de 3,5 millions de dollars à MLK Community Medical Group pour étendre les services de santé à Los Angeles. Ce financement soutiendra l’embauche de personnel clinique clé jusqu’en 2027, comprenant deux médecins généralistes, un gynécologue-obstétricien, un psychologue bilingue et deux sages-femmes infirmières certifiées.
Cette initiative vise à répondre à la demande croissante de services de santé et aux pénuries de personnel clinique dans la région, garantissant un accès plus rapide aux soins. Cette subvention s’inscrit dans l’engagement plus large de Health Net pour le développement de la main-d’œuvre, suite à un récent investissement de 9 millions de dollars pour élargir le vivier de médecins en Californie, de la formation à la pratique.
Health Net, ein von Medi-Cal verwalteter Krankenversicherungsplan und Tochtergesellschaft von Centene (NYSE: CNC), hat eine 3,5 Millionen Dollar Förderung an die MLK Community Medical Group angekündigt, um die Gesundheitsdienste in Los Angeles auszubauen. Die Finanzierung unterstützt die Einstellung von wichtigen klinischen Mitarbeitern bis 2027, darunter zwei Hausärzte, einen Gynäkologen, einen zweisprachigen Psychologen und zwei zertifizierte Hebammen.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, die wachsende Nachfrage nach Gesundheitsdiensten und den Mangel an klinischem Personal in der Region zu adressieren und einen zeitnaheren Zugang zur Versorgung zu gewährleisten. Diese Förderung ist Teil von Health Nets umfassender Verpflichtung zur Entwicklung der Arbeitskräfte, nach einer kürzlichen Investition von 9 Millionen Dollar zur Erweiterung der Ärztepipeline in Kalifornien von der Ausbildung bis zur Praxis.
- Secured $3.5 million grant funding for clinical staff expansion
- Adding 6 new healthcare providers to increase service capacity
- Part of larger $9 million investment in California healthcare workforce
- Strategic expansion in high-demand medical services including primary care and OB/GYN
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Funds help address shortage of doctors and other clinical staff to deliver Angelenos vital healthcare services for the next three years
"Clinicians are the backbone of our healthcare system. Their dedication keeps care accessible and communities healthier," said Mireya Fajardo, vice president, Medi-Cal regional lead at Health Net. "When we invest in them, we expand access and strengthen care delivery in places that need it most."
Specifically, the grant will fund the addition of two primary care physicians, one obstetrician-gynecologist, one bilingual psychologist and two certified nurse midwives through the end of 2027.
Rising demand for healthcare services and a shortage of clinical professionals have made it increasingly difficult for patients to receive timely appointments and care. Supporting clinicians and expanding healthcare resources are key steps in addressing these gaps and ensuring that all individuals have access to the services they need.
"This generous grant from Health Net will help bolster our clinician workforce, ensuring that more patients receive the care they need, when they need it," said Dyan Sublett, president at MLK Community Health Foundation. "By investing in our healthcare providers, Health Net is strengthening the foundation of our community's health and well-being."
This grant builds on Health Net's ongoing commitment to workforce development. The company recently committed over
"Health Net's support for one of our South LA community assets is a welcomed investment and a testament to the quality health care services MLK Community Medical Group provides to countless residents" said
To learn more about Health Net's local commitments, visit www.bridgingthedivideca.com.
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