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.
Despite pandemic, UCSF staff holds annual prom for pediatric patients
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
California mulls letting adults add parents to health plans
Former President Barack Obama’s health law let parents keep their adult children on their health plans until at least age 26, a change that helped millions of young people transition to adulthood as jobs were scarce after the Great Recession.
Former President Barack Obama’s health law let parents keep their adult children on their health plans until at least age 26, a change that helped millions of young people transition to adulthood as jobs were scarce after the Great Recession.
Covered California low-cost healthcare opens special enrollment
More than three million people in California are now eligible for low-cost health insurance through the state's Covered California program. Starting Monday, the program will open a special enrollment thansk to the recently signed American Rescue Act.
More than three million people in California are now eligible for low-cost health insurance through the state's Covered California program. Starting Monday, the program will open a special enrollment thansk to the recently signed American Rescue Act.
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Community vaccination clinic concerned it may be forced to close
As Blue Shield takes over vaccination operations in California, it may force the end of some community clinics.
As Blue Shield takes over vaccination operations in California, it may force the end of some community clinics.
Doctor appears in court videoconference while performing plastic surgery
The Medical Board of California said it would investigate a plastic surgeon who appeared in a videoconference for his traffic violation trial while operating.
The Medical Board of California said it would investigate a plastic surgeon who appeared in a videoconference for his traffic violation trial while operating.
Covered California to offer special enrollment period
Covered California says it will give people more time to purchase health insurance this year.
Covered California says it will give people more time to purchase health insurance this year.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
John Muir behavioral health workers to take unionization vote
Almost 200 workers at John Muir Health Behavioral Health Center in Concord are now voting, or will do so shortly, on whether they want to unionize.
Almost 200 workers at John Muir Health Behavioral Health Center in Concord are now voting, or will do so shortly, on whether they want to unionize.
Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients
An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.
An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.
Chronic pain patients suffering during pandemic due to lack of medical access
With doctor offices close, access to medication, and resources redistributed to battle COVID-19, chronic pain patients say they're suffering.
With doctor offices close, access to medication, and resources redistributed to battle COVID-19, chronic pain patients say they're suffering.