The companies will invest $146 million under a five-year plan to expand the centers to serve more than a million people. Blue Shield Promise and L.A. Care said the collaboration will improve health outcomes for communities and reduce healthcare costs.
The centers will house classes, health screenings and on-site care management for Blue Shield Promise and L.A. Care members. Access to social service workers and nutritionists will also be offered at some locations.
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