Local seniors concerned about potential Medicaid cuts
Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.
Man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, family says, in lawsuit against Walgreens, Optum Rx
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed to over $500 and he was forced to choose to pay for rent over the “life-sustaining medicine,” his parents claim.
Families protest outside Children's Hospital over alleged poor treatment
One family told FOX 11 that the hospital never disclosed that a procedure they'd agreed to for their 13-year-old was "experimental." The boy later died.
Most Americans believe health care coverage for everyone is government's responsibility, poll finds
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
California minimum wage increase for health care workers effective this week: What to know
California health care workers will finally get a long-promised minimum wage increase.
Fountain Valley family accuses longtime aide of abusing their teen son
The family had the aide for their disabled teenage son for eight years, but said they recently noticed abusive treatment on their home security footage.
California Democrats agree to delay health care worker wage hike to balance budget
California health care workers were supposed to get a raise on July 1, but now could get that raise in October, if the state's revenues are higher than estimates.
LA healthcare workers hit the picket lines
The workers said they want a contract to help address "low pay and chronic understaffing." They also said the university seeks to cut healthcare benefits, and subcontract union jobs.
Newsom signs law allowing Arizona doctors to come to California to perform abortions
The move is meant to circumvent an Arizona law that's been repealed, but that repeal wont take effect until later this year.
Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
New California laws 2024: health insurance for undocumented residents
Under this new law, undocumented Californians of any age will be eligible for Medi-Cal insurance starting in 2024.
Planned Parenthood sues Fontana over abortion access
Planned Parenthood is suing Fontana, as the city is accused of having a construction moratorium that allegedly limits residents' access to abortion.
Nurses at 3 SoCal hospitals begin weekend-long strike through the Thanksgiving holiday
Nurses at West Hills Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, all walked off the job Wednesday morning.
Kaiser Permanente health care workers agree to new contract
More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente workers agreed to ratify a four-year contract with a 98.5% margin. The contract will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2027, at hundreds of Kaiser facilities, including those in Southern California and throughout the state.
AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making
ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.