'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
Sutter Health gives 14 pediatric patients wrong dose of COVID vaccine
Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot.
Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot.
San Francisco could get a safe drug consumption site as early as next spring
The City of San Francisco is pursuing a policy to allow safe consumption sites to address the problem of drug overdoses and open use on city streets.
The City of San Francisco is pursuing a policy to allow safe consumption sites to address the problem of drug overdoses and open use on city streets.
Native American nonprofit improves Oakland community health under Waukazoo's leadership
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
Kaiser mental health clinicians announce 1-day strike over understaffing, long patient wait times
Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians in the Bay Area and the Central Valley will hold a one-day strike next week, union officials representing the workers said on Tuesday.
Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians in the Bay Area and the Central Valley will hold a one-day strike next week, union officials representing the workers said on Tuesday.
More than 2,000 Kaiser pharmacists plan to strike this month
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente pharmacists in Northern California are planning to go on strike this month. Kaiser is telling its patients to refill prescriptions before that happens.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente pharmacists in Northern California are planning to go on strike this month. Kaiser is telling its patients to refill prescriptions before that happens.
Union intends to strike Kaiser over unfair labor practices
The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7600 today said that the union has given Kaiser Permanente management a 10-day notice of its intent to strike over unfair labor practices beginning on Fri., Nov. 15, 2021.
The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7600 today said that the union has given Kaiser Permanente management a 10-day notice of its intent to strike over unfair labor practices beginning on Fri., Nov. 15, 2021.
ACA, Covered California open enrollment period starts as officials tout low premiums
State and federal officials launched the nationwide open-enrollment period Monday for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for 2022.
State and federal officials launched the nationwide open-enrollment period Monday for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for 2022.
California begins open enrollment period for 2022
Open enrollment for the nation’s largest state-run health insurance marketplace began Monday and runs through the end of January.
Open enrollment for the nation’s largest state-run health insurance marketplace began Monday and runs through the end of January.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Fire at San Lorenzo assisted living facility displaces 8
A fire at a San Lorenzo assisted living facility displaced eight people early Sunday morning, fire officials said.
A fire at a San Lorenzo assisted living facility displaced eight people early Sunday morning, fire officials said.
Health insurance still available for Californians who lost COBRA benefits
As many as 16 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored COBRA health insurance benefits Thursday after a government stimulus bill expired.
As many as 16 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored COBRA health insurance benefits Thursday after a government stimulus bill expired.
Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
'AntiVaxMomma' sold hundreds of bogus vaccination cards, prosecutors say
Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Sutter Health agrees to pay $90M to settle Medicare false claims case
The government alleged in 2015 that Sutter Health knowingly submitted unsupported diagnosis codes for certain patient encounters for beneficiaries under its care, inflating payments to be made to the plans and to Sutter Health.
The government alleged in 2015 that Sutter Health knowingly submitted unsupported diagnosis codes for certain patient encounters for beneficiaries under its care, inflating payments to be made to the plans and to Sutter Health.
San Mateo County pays $11.4 million settlement for alleged misuse of Medicare billing
San Mateo County Medical Center and San Mateo County will collectively pay $11.4 million in settlement fees to resolve allegations of billing Medicare for non-covered inpatient hospital admissions.
San Mateo County Medical Center and San Mateo County will collectively pay $11.4 million in settlement fees to resolve allegations of billing Medicare for non-covered inpatient hospital admissions.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Covered California offers health care to some for as low as $1 a month thanks to federal funds
This is a game changer for hundreds of thousands of underserved Californians to get better health outcomes, nearly for free.
This is a game changer for hundreds of thousands of underserved Californians to get better health outcomes, nearly for free.