28
2025
Earlier this month, CEO Doug McCoy addressed concerns about Medicaid cuts and clarified what is in the H.R.1 – the Big Beautiful Bill. Delivered by video message to the community, it was a candid dialogue between himself and Dr. Paul Swanson, Director of the Emergency Department and member of the EPHC Board of Directors.
With the focus on Medicaid cuts, and how these changes are predicted to impact coverage, McCoy shared a series of questions and answers that addressed community concerns.
But the most important takeaway from this message wasn’t the in-depth discussion about Medicaid, rather it was the confirmation that Eastern...
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28
2025

Loyalton, CA — Eastern Plumas Health Care's CalAIM department has moved offices in Loyalton. Previously located at the old Barber Shop, down the hall from Hair Faire, the new office location is in the old Dental Office, down the alley from the Loyalton Medical Clinic. The address is still the same at 703 Main Street. You may reach the CalAIM Office by calling 530-832-6622 or by emailing [email protected]. While they do not currently have set office hours, you can call ahead to schedule a meeting, as they are typically available between 9am and 4pm Monday through...
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03
2025

Recently there was a letter drafted by four members of the Senate expressing their concerns for the proposed spending cuts to the Federal Medicaid program as part of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Act. While the spending reductions differ between the House and Senate proposals, both include over 700 billion in reduced Medicaid spending over the next 10 years.
With 15.3 million Californians on the MediCal program, California's funding reduction would be much larger than the impact to other states. This is a significant concern not only for individuals covered under the program, but also for...
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