Blue Shield Sponsors $80K in MA Training Scholarships at Family Health Centers of San Diego
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan invested $80,000 in the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute (LRMAI) at Family Health Centers of San Diego — one of California's largest FQHCs. The program supports full-time and part-time MA training tracks totaling 710 hours.
This represents a direct FQHC workforce pipeline investment by a managed care plan, a model that could be replicated by other MCPs statewide.
Key takeaways
- Blue Shield invested $80K in Laura Rodriguez MA Institute at FHCSD — 710 hours of MA training
- Direct FQHC workforce pipeline investment by a managed care plan — replicable model
- Supports full-time and part-time MA training tracks
Primary source
Blue Shield of California / FHCSDAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, January 15). Blue Shield Sponsors $80K in MA Training Scholarships at Family Health Centers of San Diego. Primary source: Blue Shield of California / FHCSD. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/blue-shield-ma-training-scholarships-fhcsd
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