Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
New Leadership in the Senate, and CA Voters Reject Prop 45 and 46
Samantha Beasley, Health Care Policy Manager, L.A. Area Chamber on November 7, 2014 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Earlier this week we all woke up to a post-midterm political scene, and although the results haven’t lead to any grand predictions of sweeping regulatory or legislative health care reform in the coming state and congressional sessions, a few items are worth keeping an eye on.
Vote Tomorrow on Crucial Business Decisions
Gary Toebben on November 3, 2014 at 7:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses and their employees to vote for these candidates and ballot propositions endorsed by the Chamber PAC and the Chamber Board of Directors in the election tomorrow. Every one of these votes is crucial to our future.
Lack of Port Agreement a Threat to Christmas and the New Year
Gary Toebben on October 28, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Coordinated Care for Hard-to-Reach Populations
Samantha Beasley, Health Care Policy Manager, L.A. Area Chamber on October 22, 2014 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
When it comes to getting health care coverage for Los Angeles County’s residents, some of the very hardest-to-reach populations are those who are homeless or mentally ill. Although these are people who will most likely qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage, it’s estimated that up to 77 percent don’t understand or take advantage of the social services available to them. In continuation of this Chamber’s efforts to reach our county’s residually uninsured, including the homeless and mentally ill, today our Health Care Council will be discussing regional efforts to provide comprehensive mental health services and coordinated care with Supervisor Michael Antonovich and United Way.
Thank You John. Welcome Back Ray.
Gary Toebben on October 21, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
What happens in the classrooms of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) determines the economic opportunities that lie ahead for nearly 700,000 K-12 students. It also determines whether L.A.’s businesses and their employees will be able to compete in the global marketplace in the future.
Vote YES on Proposition P (for Parks) on Nov. 4
Gary Toebben on October 14, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
In our day-to-day hustle, it’s easy to forget how beautiful L.A. County really is. Our County’s parks and beaches are essential factors in the quality of life we all enjoy and on Nov. 4, voters have a chance to protect and maintain these natural resources.
One Year In: Americans and Businesses Respond to the ACA
The Health Law Guide for Business Team on October 8, 2014 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Last month, Chamber Members heard from Hector De La Torre, executive director of the Transamerica Center for Health Studies (TCHS). As a nonprofit focused on helping consumers and businesses navigate the health care landscape, TCHS provided valuable information about the ACA’s implementation over the past year and the challenges facing our small businesses. Their most recent report, One Year In: Americans and Businesses Respond to the ACA, builds on this discussion
Webmaster on October 7, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses and their employees to vote for these candidates and ballot propositions endorsed by the Chamber PAC and the Chamber Board of Directors in the election four weeks from today. Every one of these votes is crucial to our future.
Governor Acts on Chamber Request to Veto AB 1881
Gary Toebben on September 30, 2014 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
On Aug. 12, 2014, the Chamber, through its attorney George Kieffer, sent a letter to Gov. Brown strongly urging him to veto AB 1881, which would have mandated the nomination and appointment process for the Employee Relations Board of the City of Los Angeles and the Employee Relations Commission of the County of Los Angeles.
Benefit from Integrated Health Care and Accountable Care Organization models
Barbara Weltman, attorney and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business on September 24, 2014 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Employers want affordable health coverage for their employees without sacrificing the delivery of health services. One option to consider is the integrated health care model in which the health plan, the hospital and the doctors work together in a coordinated way to benefit patients.
The term “integrated health care” has been used to describe a variety of situations: the combination of traditional and alternative medicine, the provision of sick care and wellness under one umbrella, the treatment of physical and behavioral problems at the same time, etc. In this article, we discuss the four important benefits of the integrated health care model and the emerging Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model.