Tag: LA County

Visible minorities in LA County face health care inequalities, survey

Logan B.
Health care - Inequality - Minorities

The research was conducted and results released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health The Los Angeles County Department of Health has released its 2023 health care survey results and determined that visible minorities faced a slew of inequities. The survey involved the participation of thousands of residents of the county There were 9,372 adults and 7,391 kids from LA county that participated in the wellness survey. The research examined a range of issues, including everything from health care to insurance access and from housing to the way these…

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Health insurance coverage set to expand in Los Angeles County

Logan B.
Health Insurance Rates California Expected to Rise

Uninsured population in LA County remains quite high The uninsured population remains high in Los Angeles County, California, despite successfully enrolling nearly half a million people into the state’s health insurance exchange last year. Only five other states have a higher uninsured population than Los Angeles County alone, which has become a significant concern for state officials and consumer advocates. Caring for those without insurance coverage falls upon the county government and a network of community clinics that are tasked with providing medical care. Report shows that some 1.55 million…

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