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.
Under this new law, undocumented Californians of any age will be eligible for Medi-Cal insurance starting in 2024.
Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey nurses go on strike
Nurses said the strike was necessary for improved patient care.
Nurses said the strike was necessary for improved patient care.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Amazon adding video telemedicine visits nationwide to virtual clinic
Amazon’s virtual clinic is available daily, and appointments aren’t required.
Amazon’s virtual clinic is available daily, and appointments aren’t required.
3 convicted of abusing 'severely disabled' residents at unlicensed Riverside care facility
Residents at the unlicensed Secure Hands board and care facility in Riverside were found "emaciated, dehydrated" and "living in squalor," officials said.
Residents at the unlicensed Secure Hands board and care facility in Riverside were found "emaciated, dehydrated" and "living in squalor," officials said.
New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say
Researchers from the University of California identified a molecule that's linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.
Researchers from the University of California identified a molecule that's linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.
California Senate passes $25 minimum wage for health care workers
If the bill is signed into law, it would raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $21 in 2024, then $25 in 2025.
If the bill is signed into law, it would raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $21 in 2024, then $25 in 2025.
Burbank mom battling cancer denied care by insurance company
A Burbank mom battling cancer discusses getting life-saving care denied by her insurance company.
A Burbank mom battling cancer discusses getting life-saving care denied by her insurance company.
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Former Beverly Hills doctor sentenced to 7 years for scamming insurance out of Lap-Band payments
Julian Omidi was found guilty of scamming insurance out of payments for expensive Lap-Band surgeries after intentionally misdiagnosing patients with sleep disorders.
Julian Omidi was found guilty of scamming insurance out of payments for expensive Lap-Band surgeries after intentionally misdiagnosing patients with sleep disorders.
California to keep paying Walgreens despite abortion dispute
Federal law says Medicaid patients have the right to fill prescriptions from any willing and qualified provider. That includes Walgreens.
Federal law says Medicaid patients have the right to fill prescriptions from any willing and qualified provider. That includes Walgreens.
Sierra Madre pharmacist pleads guilty to Medicare fraud
Between 2017 and 2022, the government paid Paul Mansour's pharmacy between $600,000 and $1 million based off fake claims.
Between 2017 and 2022, the government paid Paul Mansour's pharmacy between $600,000 and $1 million based off fake claims.
Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Many 9/11 first responders still fighting for health benefits 21 years later
The World Trade Center Health Program faces a $3 billion funding shortfall.
The World Trade Center Health Program faces a $3 billion funding shortfall.