The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services will receive a portion of a $540 million pot of federal funds allotted to 10 state counties to develop a health care program for low income, uninsured adult patients, the governor’s office has announced.
The county will receive the largest and maximum portion of the allocation, totaling $162 million for its “Healthy Way L.A.” program beginning in September. The program establishes a community based medical home for the patients in local health centers and public/private clinics providing access to primary care services and regular treatment for chronic diseases. Initially, “Healthy way L.A.” will enroll 94,000 adult LA County resident patients with chronic illnesses and who live at the federal poverty level.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 5, 2007. Read the original PDF.