Amazon adding video telemedicine visits nationwide to virtual clinic
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.
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.
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.
Burbank mom battling cancer denied care by 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minimum wage in Long Beach will soon increase to $25 for healthcare workers
Long Beach becomes the fourth city in Los Angeles County to pass a fair wage ordinance for healthcare workers. The other cities to pass a similar measure are Los Angeles, Downey and Monterey Park.
Kaiser Permanente nurses plan 24-hour strike, rally
The nurses plan to picket from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and have a rally set for noon at the medical center in Los Angeles.
Minimum wage hike for LA healthcare workers tentatively approved by city council
The Los Angeles City Council tentatively approved an ordinance Tuesday that would raise the minimum wage for people working at covered health-care facilities in the city to $25 per hour.
2,000 Cedars-Sinai workers begin 5-day strike
The service workers union has been negotiating a new contract since March 21. Nearly 2,000 certified nursing assistants, surgical technicians and more plan to strike at 5 a.m. Monday.
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
Moderna co-founder discusses making a difference, his push to transform Armenia into tech-creating nation
As April marks Armenian History Month in LA County, we spoke with Dr. Noubar Afeyan, who is the co-founder and chairman of Moderna and founder-CEO of Flagship Pioneering.