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Future California Hospital Association Chair To Leave Other Positions To Focus On New Role
“I’ve been privileged to be serving the Orange County community for 12 years,” Richard Afable says. “It’s the right time for me to leave the legacy of our work and the care of our community to capable leaders to continue our work.”
Jurors In Case Of Fatally Shot Doctor Start Deliberations Over Mental Health Of Man Charged
Stanwood Elkus was found guilty on Monday of first-degree murder in the slaying of Dr. Ronald Gilbert, who had been Elkus’ urologist years earlier. But now the jurors are tasked with determining whether Elkus was legally insane the day of the killing.
California To Pour $150M Into Improving Access For Children Enrolled In Denti-Cal
One grant is going to Cal State Los Angeles, which will be used to send out mobile care teams to offer dental screenings and connect children with dentists.
‘It’s Only Getting Worse’: Hospitals Flooded With Opioid Patients As Crisis Rages On
There’s been a 64 percent increase in inpatient stays, while emergency room visits related to opioids have doubled since 2005. Meanwhile, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price praises China’s help in cracking down on opioids.
‘Sensory-Friendly’ Dance Performances Help Autistic Children Enjoy The Theater
At these performances the lights will be dimmed but not dark, the sound will be low and traditional theater etiquette will be tossed out the window.
Legal Battle Over UC Researcher May Be Shaken By Former Med School Dean Scandal
“With all that’s out there about [Dr. Carmen Puliafito], he’s going to have a serious problem coming off as credible and being believed,” said Los Angeles attorney Brian Panish, a civil litigator who has represented clients in suits against both schools.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $417M In Case Linking Talcum Powder, Ovarian Cancer
Eva Echeverria, 63, of East Los Angeles, is one of thousands of women who sued the consumer products giant, claiming Johnson’s baby powder caused their disease.
State Lawmakers Mull Ways To Rein In Out-Of-Control Drug Prices
Under one of the measures being considered, pharmaceutical companies would have to explain to the state periodically why they’re raising prices, and they’d have to give 60 days notice to purchasers before raising prices by a certain amount.
Upon Returning From Recess, Republicans Will Face Ticking Clock To Shore Up Marketplaces
Lawmakers will need to scrounge up 60 votes in 12 days to pass their bipartisan bill. Meanwhile, another plan from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) and Bill Cassidy (R., La.) gains traction among Republicans and three former HHS chiefs urge Republicans to stabilize the system.
California Marines Caught Up In $67M Kickback Scheme Involving Compound Drugs
The investigation is part of a larger effort to revamp how TRICARE bills for such drugs, which are custom-made by pharmacists to tailor to a patient’s specific needs.