Orange County officials add to the controversy by sending the accusations to the state’s political watchdog without explaining their context.
Tag: CalOptima
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Public Relations Man Resigns in Wake of Nguyen’s Allegations
The county supervisor asked CalOptima’s board to end its contract with Laer Pearce & Associates because of vague slander allegations.
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CalOptima to Take Part in State’s ‘Dual-Eligible’ Pilot Program
Its goals are to save money and create a better system for patients who are eligible for both Medi-Cal and Medicare.
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CalOptima Rocked by Allegations
The board is grappling with having two members accused of conflicts of interest or violating California’s open meeting laws.
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Nguyen Wants CalOptima Public Relations Contract Terminated
The county supervisor argues that Laer Pearce & Associates has slandered her and should have their contract terminated at Thursday’s CalOptima board meeting.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Sitting on Request for Grand Jury Probe of CalOptima
The board voted Feb. 28 for an investigation of conflict of interest accusations against CalOptima Chairman Ed Kacic, but no request has been sent.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
CalOptima Names Interim CEO
Its financial officer will take over while the board searches for a replacement for Richard Chambers, the sixth top manager to resign.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Appoints Interim Director of Health Care Services Agency
Mark Refowitz, director of the county’s mental health department, will take over the position, which has been vacant since December.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Supervisors Send CalOptima Charges to Grand Jury
An anonymous letter circulated last month made unsubstantiated conflict-of-interest claims against CalOptima’s board chairman.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
What’s the Story Behind CalOptima’s Brain Drain?
When CEO Richard Chambers announced his resignation this month, he became the sixth top executive to leave Orange County’s $1.4-billion healthcare provider in less than a year.
