1-Affordable-California-Health-Insurance.com provides info and resources about California health insurance
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The Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) is an independent office in state government charged with informing and educating consumers about their rights and responsibilities as HMO enrollees. Established in July 2000, OPA is required to annually publish an internet-based report card on the quality of HMO services, develop consumer education materials and programs, advise the Department of Managed Health Care regarding consumer issues, and collaborate with government and community-based patient advocacy organizations.
ONE VOICE —The Office of the Patient Advocate works together with the Department of Managed Health Care to ensure a viable and strong managed health care system so Californian's receive quality health care and aggressive disease prevention.
FOR HEALTHIER CALIFORNIANS —The Patient Advocate works to educate consumers about their HMO health care rights and responsibilities, including the need to access early intervention screenings and preventive care that can detect and arrest life-threatening and disabling diseases. The Patient Advocate also works to improve HMO services by using consumer feedback about HMOs to identify potential innovations.
