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Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell Statement on Anthem Blue Cross Termination of Long Beach Medical Center

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

“Anthem Blue Cross should negotiate with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, not patient lives.”

(SACRAMENTO) – Effective August 15, Anthem Blue Cross discontinued hospital services at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, removing it as an in-network provider. Enrollees were given no prior notice and were informed in a letter received after August 15 that directed them to seek alternate contracted facilities for care. This took place in the midst of contract negotiations.

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Teachers and Students to Gain from Legislation Authored by Assemblymember O’Donnell and Signed by Governor

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

(SACRAMENTO) – Governor Jerry Brown signed two education bills by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D—Long Beach) Monday, in support of media arts education standards and aspiring teachers pursuing elementary teaching positions.

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Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell calls existing charter school oversight law “reactive, not proactive”

Thursday, July 20, 2017

(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) issues the following statement regarding Wednesday’s Assembly Education Committee oversight hearing of the Tri-Valley Learning Corporation (TVLC) charter schools:

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Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell issues statement on cap-and-trade

Monday, July 17, 2017

(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) issues the following statement on his support of AB 398 (E. Garcia):

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Assembly Education Committee to hold hearing on “Charter School Oversight of the Tri-Valley Learning Corporation”

Monday, July 17, 2017

A parent, a teacher, and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Education, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D—Long Beach) emphasizes that when “charter schools believe they are not accountable to anyone, students and families feel the effects.”

(SACRAMENTO) –In light of recent findings by the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), the Assembly Education Committee will convene this week for an informational hearing on “Charter School Oversight of the Tri-Valley Learning Corporation (TVLC).”

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RT @H2Hjobfairs: Article from the Operating Engineers Summer Magazine https://t.co/Thv6oW1VnS

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#STEM in action #SolarEclipse2017 https://t.co/QCK5VITXAA

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Looking forward to this —a very exciting opportunity for students to see #STEM in action! #solareclipse #Eclipse… https://t.co/6wGiGhV73L

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How do we explain this to our kids? #disappointed #moralcompass #trump https://t.co/svRHooi7j5

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RT @LBPD: Yesterday we engaged our Youth Leadership Academy with a LBPD/WYSM CP21 program & brought "Talk With A Cop" to the… https://t.co/3nsY3unOBn

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August 23, 2017 at 12:34pm

What to do if you are an Anthem Blue Cross customer and receive care at Long Beach Memorial

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If you have insurance through Anthem Blue Cross and see a physician Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, you are likely among thousands affected by a change announced in a letter to customers sent Aug. 15. The change – apparently a result

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August 23, 2017 at 11:10am

Yesterday, I learned that thousands of families will no longer be served by Long Beach Memorial Medical Center if Anthem Blue Cross is their healthcare provider, as of Aug. 15. I’ve heard from constituents that they were given no prior notice and were informed in a letter received after Aug. 15 that directed them to seek alternate contracted facilities for care. I’m outraged and worried for the individuals who will be negatively impacted by this. This morning, I issued a statement calling on Anthem Blue Cross to immediately reinstate the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and complete its mission of providing the responsible and adequate health care that enrollees have come to expect. Anthem Blue Cross should negotiate with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, not patient lives. http://www.presstelegram.com/business/20170823/long-beach-memorial-is-no-longer-in-network-for-anthem-blue-cross-stunning-patients

Long Beach Memorial is no longer in-network for Anthem Blue Cross, stunning patients

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Customers with Anthem Blue Cross insurance can no longer receive in-network health services at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, according to a letter from the insurance company mailed to patients on Aug. 15. The office of Assemblyman Patrick

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell

August 22, 2017 at 04:28pm

This looks like a great opportunity for veterans. Helmets to Hardhats connects quality men and women from the Armed Forces to promising building and construction careers. There is a training coming up in #September in in the City of Commerce. #military #career #veterans https://www.helmetstohardhats.org/

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August 21, 2017 at 02:40pm

https://twitter.com/AsmPatODonnell/status/899746662565855236 Great to meet with news Long Beach City College Superintendent-President Dr. Reagan Romali. #LBCC #Education

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“It was a pleasure to meet with new .@LBCityCollege Superintendent-.@PresidentRomali #LBCC Looking forward to future collaboration #education”

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August 21, 2017 at 11:12am

It's happening! #STEM in action ... a great learning opportunity. #science #solareclipse2017 #eclipse https://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive/#NASA+TV+-+Eclipse+Views+(Raw+Feed)

Solar Eclipse 2017

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NASA covers the August 21 solar eclipse live from coast to coast, from unique vantage points on the ground and from aircraft and spacecraft, including the International Space Station.

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August 19, 2017 at 11:52am

Today is #CleartheShelters Day! Lots of animals will find #foreverhomes today. #AB485 is in the Senate as we come back to session.

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell added 2 new photos.

August 18, 2017 at 06:30pm

Happy #Friday It's been a great final week in the district on recess. I got to film a video interview at the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust yesterday, and I spoke at the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) meeting this morning. #backtoschool

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August 18, 2017 at 04:04pm

Looking forward to this! Remember to be safe and protect your eyes on Monday. #solareclipse #eclipse #eclipse2017 #sunglasses

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August 16, 2017 at 05:02pm

President Trump’s weak responses to the events in Charlottesville are disappointing and confusing. As the Chair of the California Assembly Education Committee, I worry about the message his failure to take a clear stand against racist violence will send to our students and children. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/us/politics/trump-press-conference-charlottesville.html

Trump Defends Initial Remarks on Charlottesville; Again Blames ‘Both Sides’

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The president said he did nothing wrong in his first remarks on Saturday following racial unrest in Virginia.

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell added 4 new photos.

August 16, 2017 at 10:00am

Summer #interns Thomas and Aayet joined my staff at last night's Moonlight Movies on the Beach at Granada Beach: Long Beach. It was a beautiful evening, and I'm proud and fortunate to have such bright students serving my office this #summer! #Moana #movienight