Statement on behalf of Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of LA Health Services, on the passing of Measure ER

“Today, LA County hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent cares are grateful to county voters for standing up for patients and protecting life-saving care for the 10 million people who call LA County home. Measure ER is a desperately needed lifeline for our safety net healthcare system. LA Health Services estimates it will receive $220 million each year for five years, helping keep our public hospitals and clinics afloat. 

However, taxpayers alone cannot foot the massive bill we have on our hands. Public hospitals are counting on California state leaders to step up and help close the $700 million gap created by state and federal changes to healthcare funding.”