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November 2024

Homeless Does Not Have To Mean Health Plan-Less
Managed Healthcare Executive, November 6, 2024

How Redondo Beach brought its homeless numbers to 'functionally zero'
LA Times, October 26, 2024

Access Better Health with Medically Tailored Meals – Transforming Health Through Nutrition for Medi-Cal Patients
L.A. Focus, September 17, 2024

Health insurance providers to fund street doctors and clinics to serve LA’s homeless population
AP News, August 28, 2024
Editorial: Newsom and San Francisco take a wrong turn on homelessness
Los Angeles Times, August 8, 2024

Special Report: Owners Weigh Master Leases
Los Angeles Business Journal, July 22, 2024

Redondo Beach gets $1.3M to expand Pallet Shelter site, start crisis response program
Daily Breeze, April 10, 2024
Medi-Cal now covers undocumented people of all ages. How Valley groups are getting the word out
The Merced Focus, April 9, 2024
We Are LA programs receives $2.8 million investment
Spectrum News 1, April 8, 2024

Black women are at highest risk for pregnancy deaths. How a new California law addresses the problem
The Merced Focus, March 20, 2024

27 homeless individuals move into new apartment complex in Los Angeles
KTLA, February 27, 2024

Community Health Workers Gain Recognition in California
California Health Care Foundation, January 24, 2024
Medi-Cal Expanded to Covering Adults Regardless of Immigration Status
FOX40 Sacramento, January 16, 2024
County residents' input needed for community health survey
The Desert Review, January 12, 2024

New tool to reduce homeless camps: L.A. County leases apartment building for former RV dwellers
L.A. Times, November 27, 2023
Temporada de gripe: te decimos cómo acceder a atención médica en California
Telemundo Fresno, October 27, 2023
Baldwin Park secures funding to convert hotel into Homekey apartments for homeless
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, October 11, 2023
Health Net Provides $500,000 in Grants to Support Redetermination Effort
KTLA, September 7, 2023
Editorial: Leasing permanent housing for homeless people is faster than building it
LA Times, August 14, 2023
Larger Health and Wellness Center opens in Lancaster
Antelope Valley Press, August 11, 2023
Health Net Invests $46M To Support Unhoused in California
MedCity News, July 14, 2023
$2.2 Million in Grants from Health Net to Improve Whole-Person Health for Sacramento County Residents Experiencing Homelessness
KTLA, July 11, 2023
More Homeless Californians to Find Housing and Social Services Thanks to $46 Million in Grants from Health Net
Fox40, July 6, 2023
California health plans distribute funds to address growing rates of individuals experiencing homelessness
State of Reform, June 26, 2023
Major Medi-Cal health plans give update on redetermination process
State of Reform, June 8, 2023
Health Net hones in on Medi-Cal redetermination efforts as millions may lose coverage
State of Reform, June 5, 2023
Payers Commit $150M to Improving Health Equity
Health Payer Specialist, May 17, 2023
Health Net, L.A. Care Health Plan Put $114M Behind Homelessness Initiatives
Becker’s Payer Issues, May 4, 2023
LA Care, Health Net Spends on County’s Homeless Issue
Antelope Valley Press, May 4, 2023
LA Care, Health Net Spending $114M on County's Homeless Problem
Spectrum News 1, May 3, 2023
L.A. Care Health Plan y Health Net destinan $114 millones para reforzar la respuesta al estado de emergencia del condado de Los Ángeles con el fin de apoyar a las personas sin hogar
Latin Business Today, May 3, 2023
Keeping Medicaid Plan Members May Require Parking
Health Payer Specialist, April 24, 2023
Using School-Based Telehealth to Boost Mental Health Access in LA County
Xtelligent Healthcare Media, March 28, 2023
5 Things California: Medi-Cal redeterminations, Older adult homelessness, Naloxone vending machines
State of Reform, March 27, 2023
Medi-Cal Members Must Renew Coverage Starting April 1
ABC30 Action News, March 17, 2023
Health Net Launches Campaign to Educate Communities about Medi-Cal Redeterminations
State of Reform, March 16, 2023
1.3 Million Los Angeles Students Could Soon Access Free Teletherapy
LA School Report, February 21, 2023
USC Street Medicine Team to Train Health Care Workers Around the State
Keck School News, February 17, 2023
LA County Takes Major Step in Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis with Free Virtual Therapy for K-12 Students
USC Annenberg Media, February 6, 2023
Health Net Tries To Keep Medi-Cal Members Informed As Medicaid Redeterminations Loom
MedCity News, February 3, 2023
LA County to Offer Telehealth Therapy to All 1.3 Million Public School Students
Los Angeles Daily News, February 3, 2023
LA County to Provide Free Virtual Therapy for 1.3M Students
Government Technology, February 3, 2023
LA County Students to get Free Mental Health Care
CBS News, February 2, 2023
K-12 Students In LA County Will Soon Have Access To Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy
LAist, February 2, 2023
Programa de salud mental para niños y sus padres es gratuito, te decimos cómo encontrar ayuda
Univision, February 2, 2023
L.A. County Schools, Payers Adding Virtual Mental Health Visits
Healthcare Innovation, February 2, 2023
New Medi-Cal Benefit's Goal Is Joyful Births, Healthy Babies To Low-Income California Families
LAist, January 5, 2023

Data is key: How Health Net approaches health equity
Becker's Healthcare, November 21, 2022
Everyone will be covered by Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2024 (Spanish)
EL Latino Online, September 30, 2022
Nine Organizations Earn Advanced NCQA Health Equity Accreditation
Mobile Health Times, September 28, 2022
Don’t disrupt health care coverage of our most vulnerable
Capitol Weekly, September 26, 2022
Opinion: California should support Health Net/Centene after Sacramento County ranks them No. 1 health care provider
Sacramento Business Journal, September 8, 2022
Who's being insured?
Modern Healthcare, September 6, 2022
Mead Valley's Charles Meigs Center celebrates new digital sign
Desert Sun, August 5, 2022
Salt+Light and SHE break ground for The Neighborhood Village
The Sun Gazette, August 28, 2022
Collaboration, Funding and Data Sharing Among Best Practices for CalAIM Partners, New Report Finds
SFGATE, July 18, 2022
Health Net Shares Payer Best Practices for Bolstering Community Support
HealthPayerIntelligence, July 12, 2022
Health Net's early lessons from California's Medicaid revamp
Becker's Healthcare, July 8, 2022
Payer Recognized for Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health Efforts
HealthPayerIntelligence, July 5, 2022
Insurers Wrestle with Proposed Marketplace Rule
Healthy Duck, June 21, 2022
One Insurer's Challenge to Increase Vaccine Access in Underserved Communities
Digital Health Business & Technology, June 20, 2022
Centene's Health Net teams with MedArrive to provide in-home COVID-19 vaccinations
Fierce Healthcare, June 15, 2022
Working Together for Community Health Improvement
Tahoe Daily Tribune, June 11, 2022
LGBTQIA+ Community Celebrates PRIDE Month, and Still in Need of Health Care Allies
Los Angeles Times, June 9, 2022
Californians' Access to Healthcare Improves with Innovation, New Report Shows
SFGATE, May 19, 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Millions of Californians are Affected
The Sacramento Bee, May 4, 2022
Life After COVID-19: Some Californians Face Long-Term Symptoms
The Fresno Bee, April 14, 2022
Californians Adopt Telehealth in Response to the Pandemic
SFGATE, March 29, 2022
Health Equity for Californians could Improve with Focus on Cultural Competency and Community-based Resources
Los Angeles Times, February 9, 2022
Why These Vaccine Holdouts Finally Decided to get Their First Jab
Mercury News, January 30, 2022

To Reduce Health and Racial Inequities, Prioritize Authentic Community Collaboration

Los Angeles Sentinel, October 4, 2021

Teaching students about mental health

Turlock Journal, September 17, 2021

Program Aims to Empower Black Mothers in the Birthing Process

The Business Journal, September 8, 2021

2021 Insurance Executive of the Year Honoree: Martha Santana-Chin

Los Angeles Business Journal, August 25, 2021

CAPK receives $130K grant from Health Net to purchase refrigerated food distribution truck

KGET.com, July 20, 2021

Why are so few people getting vaccinated in the Inland Empire?

The Press-Enterprise, June 18, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine is best path forward for safely returning to our lives

Fontana Herald News, June 10, 2021

LA County turns to mobile vaccination clinics to help with vaccination decline

Fox LA, May 1, 2021

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley receives new funding from Health Net

Hanford Sentinel, April 26, 2021

Kedren Health and FAME Sponsor Mobile Vaccination Clinic

LA Sentinel, April 15, 2021

Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Montclair coronavirus vaccination clinics set

Redlands Daily Facts, April 14, 2021

Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Montclair coronavirus vaccination clinics set

The Daily Bulletin, April 14, 2021

Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Montclair coronavirus vaccination clinics set

The San Bernardino Sun, April 14, 2021

Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Montclair coronavirus vaccination clinics set

Press-Enterprise, April 14, 2021

Los Angeles LGBT Center Receives New Funding

mynewsLA.com, April 6, 2021

Pop-up vaccine clinics set for San Bernardino, Trona and Victorville

The San Bernardino Sun, April 5, 2021

Why Relaxation Is Vital For Your Overall Health

Spa Industry Association, March 17, 2021

Health Net invests $26 million to improve patient encounter data collection

State of Reform, March 11, 2021

Health Net invest $26M to enhance patient data collection, reporting

Becker's Healthcare, March 10, 2021

Health Net Study Looks at COVID in Communities of Color

San Fernando Valley Business Journal, February 22, 2021

Know the Red Flags for Heart Disease Before It's Too Late

Redlands News, January 29, 2021

New Year Resolutions To Improve Your Health

Women Fitness Magazine, January 15, 2021

Feeling blue? Here's how you can cope with 'lockdown loneliness' during the holidays

LA Times, December 18, 2020

Flu Season Tips and Precautions

Women Fitness Magazine, December 16, 2020

Experts Urge People to Stay Safe If They Must Travel During the Holiday Season

The Daily Journal, December 7, 2020

How to address California's health care workforce shortages

desertsun.com, December 2, 2020

How to address California's health care workforce shortages

calmatters.org, November 30, 2020

LAUSD offers free flu vaccine at mobile clinics
Partnership with Health Net intended to stave off 'twin-demic' this season

Los Angeles Daily News, October 16, 2020

Free Flu Shots Offered To LAUSD Students, Families

CBS Los Angeles, October 16, 2020

LAUSD Offers Free Flu Shots

NBC Los Angeles, October 16, 2020

Health Net identifies health care worker shortage solutions

State of Reform, October 15, 2020

Supervisor Ridley-Thomas and Partners host sneak peek of $70m Magic Johnson Park Renovation and Community Drive-Thru tour

LA Sentinel, October 8, 2020

South LA residents get flu shots early thanks to MLK, Jr. Community Hospital and Health Net

KTTV-LA (FOX), October 1, 2020

Health Net and Canopy Health launch CanopyCare

stateofreform.com, September 17, 2020

LAUSD rolls out coronavirus testing, contact tracing program

LA Daily News, September 14, 2020

Street nursing team handing out mobile devices to vulnerable members of community

The Appeal Democrat, September 13, 2020

Carol's Kitchen, Health Net partners for free flu shot clinic for the needy

Record Gazette, September 13, 2020

Riverside health provider offers free flu shots at drive-in clinic, hopes to avoid possibility of 'twindemic' - contracting both seasonal flu, coronavirus

ABC7, August 31, 2020

LAUSD launching COVID-19 testing, contact tracing program

ABC7, August 17, 2020

L.A. schools announce massive COVID-19 testing, tracing initiative for all students and staff

L.A. Times, August 16, 2020

Venice Family Clinic amplía servicio de alimentos gratuitos durante la pandemia (en Español)

Telemundo Los Angeles, August 13, 2020

Venice Family Clinic Expanding Free Food Service During Pandemic

KFI 640, August 13, 2020

Venice Family Clinic Expanding Free Food Service During Pandemic

MyNewsLA.com, August 13, 2020

Venice Family Clinic expands food distribution

Los Angeles Wave Newspapers, August 13, 2020

New medical van for underserved communities unveiled in San Joaquin County

KCRA, August 10, 2020

Imperial Valley nursing facilities receive donation of PPE

thedesertreview.com, August 5, 2020

State Sen. Holly Mitchell, MLK CEO Joined Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies Workshop

Los Angeles Sentinel, July 29, 2020

Local Clinics Receive Telehealth Grants

LA Business Journal, July 13, 2020

Centers serving Native Americans receive grant to expand telehealth program

The Appeal Democrat, July 3, 2020

Health Net Telehealth Grant Supports Tech Growth at Kheir Clinic

Patch.com, June 30, 2020

Health Net names Kerri Balbone as chief operating officer

L.A. Biz, June 26, 2020

Why coronavirus spurred health providers of all sizes to rapidly adopt virtual visits

Sacramento Bee, June 18, 2020

Society is reopening. Prepare to hunker down at home again

KHN.org, June 9, 2020

California seniors to benefit from generous donation to C4A

Patch.com, June 4, 2020

Yuba Sutter residents to benefit from increased resources at local food banks

Territorial Dispatch, May 27, 2020

Health Net contributes over $130K in Walmart gift cards to California domestic violence organizations

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, May 27, 2020

Valley Community Healthcare launches telehealth system

San Fernando Valley Business Journal, May 18, 2020

California Medi-Cal providers receive grants to extend telehealth services

23ABC News, May 7, 2020

Health Net Articles & Blogs

At Health Net, it is important to us to share our latest efforts in delivering a safety net for your health—regardless of age, income, employment status, or current state of health.

November 2024

Neighborhood Health Can Improve with Micro-Mapping
October 3, 2024

October is National Health Literacy Month!
September 16, 2024

Health Net Executive Recognized for Vision and Excellence as a Leader in Healthcare
June 13, 2024

Health Net's Nancy Wongvipat Kalev Highlights Children's Health at State Health Policy Conference
May 3, 2024

Free Online Caregiver Support Program for Unpaid Family and Friend Caregivers, Thanks to Collaboration with Health Net and Canary Health
March 27, 2024

As Rain Battered California Health Net Provided Help
February 27, 2024

Health Net Awards $2 Million to Support 47 California Independent Physician Practices, Complementing Initiative from Department of Health Care Services
January 30, 2024
Get Medi-Cal Despite Your Immigration Status
January 30, 2024
Health Net's Mobile RV Team Brings More Services to More California Communities In 2023
January 9, 2024

Californians Offered Preventative Care, Vaccinations, Resources and More from Health Net RVs
December 29, 2022
United Way Names Health Net December 2022 Corporate Community Champion
December 20, 2022
Newsweek Names Health Net Among America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity
December 19, 2022
Californians Received Action, Education and Resources from Health Net Initiatives and Partnerships in 2022
December 16, 2022

San Diegans Learn About Launch of CalAIM from Health Net Vice President, Medi-Cal Regional Lead
November 30, 2022
Community Health Experts Learn How to Help Improve the Health of Californians Through CalAIM
November 28, 2022
Thousands of Kern County Residents to Receive Fresh, Healthy Food this Winter Thanks to Grant from Health Net
November 18, 2022
Health Care Professionals Learn How to Address Social Risks with an Equity Driven Framework from Health Net
November 16, 2022
"Healthful Harvest" Provides Kern County Community with Free Health Screenings and More Thanks to Health Net and Partners
November 16, 2022
November is Native American Heritage Month
November 8, 2022
November is National Diabetes Month – Take Action Today to Prevent and Detect
November 1, 2022

More than 15,000 California Youth Received Backpacks from Health Net to Support their Education Ahead of the 2022-23 School Year
September 28, 2022
October is National Health Literacy Month
September 16, 2022
Tulare County Residents Experiencing Homelessness will be Permanently Housed Thanks to $100,000 Grant from Health Net
September 13, 2022

The SMARTER Plan: California's Next Steps Against COVID-19
April 1, 2022

Health Net's "RVax 180" Initiative Brought More than 22,000 Vaccines to Californians
March 15, 2022

Residents of El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and Sierra counties get support amid disasters thanks to $67,000 in grants from Health Net
February 7, 2022

Local Residents Join NFL Hall of Famer in Effort to Help CA Reach Immunity

October 11, 2021

L.A. Care + Health Net Statement on the Decision by LAUSD to Require All Eligible Students to be Vaccinated

October 6, 2021

More Healthcare Workers Tapped and Trained thanks to Health Net Grants

March 22, 2021

A Better Path to Good Health and Well-Being Starts with an ACEs Screening

March 2, 2021

Children of Addiction Awareness Week: A reminder that it only takes one adult to bring hope and resilience to a child

March 1, 2021

Consumers shopping for insurance now have more help enrolling in Medi-Cal and other programs thanks to Health Net

February 17, 2020

At-risk kids weather the holidays better with caring adults

December 16, 2020

Students, families and community members get flu vaccine thanks to Health Net and LAUSD partnership

October 29, 2020

Central Valley Latinos are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Health Net launches billboard campaign as a reminder to wear a mask

October 22, 2020

Children can escape the effects of trauma when given early intervention

October 15, 2020

Help is Available for Health Net Members Seeking Mental Health and Recovery Resources in the COVID-19 era

September 22, 2020

Community Health Centers Honored during National Health Center Week

September 14, 2020

LAUSD launches COVID-19 testing and tracking program with Health Net and others

August 26, 2020

Homeless on Skid Row Have New Healthcare Options Thanks to Telehealth Expansion

August 21, 2020

Black Women in South L.A. Find New Voice Thanks to Local Birthing Program

August 4, 2020

Health Net Grants Help Hispanic Communities with Health Care Needs

June 24, 2020

Health Net Grants Will Help Improve Health Outcomes for Millions of Californians

June 24, 2020

L.A. Skid Row Gets Whole Health Support from New Corner of Hope

June 24, 2020

Last Updated: 12/11/2024