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New Madera hospital operator faces lawsuit from community group

WebThe backstory: Last month a federal judge approved a reopening plan for Madera Community Hospital under American Advanced Management, which is based …

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New mental health law to be delayed in Kern Co., majority of state

WebThe backstory: The law, Senate Bill 43, expands the state’s conservatorship law and rules for involuntary mental health holds, broadening the legal definition of “gravely disabled.” …

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After Madera collapse, lawmakers seek to block Bonta's influence …

WebThe backstory: Last year, Madera Community Hospital found itself on the verge of bankruptcy after being throttled by the COVID-19 pandemic and with years of …

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Valadao introduces bill to support hospitals in underserved …

WebFebruary 15, 2024. 1 minute read. Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) introduced a bill on Thursday that aims to make it easier for hospitals in underserved communities to receive …

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Go Nuts for health: the impressive benefits of pistachios

WebStudies indicate that pistachios can also enhance cognitive functions, due to their potential to increase brain wave activity linked to cognitive processing and …

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Layoffs imminent at Visalia's Kaweah Health

WebThe financial crisis has already resulted in 100 employees throughout the district being laid off. Kaweah Health has also cut around 100 unfilled positions from its open jobs list, …

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Kern Co. approves millions in grant funding for new behavioral …

WebKern County is also matching $1 million of the grant funding to help build the facility. The state initially awarded the grant funding in June, and the county needed to …

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Kaweah Health CEO issues plea to keep hospital running

WebWith Medi-Cal patients making up about 60 percent of Kaweah Health’s intake, the hospital runs at an $8 million loss annually on the outpatient side for such patients. Revenue …

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Fresno County to open new bridge housing program

WebThe big picture: The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health partnered with RH Community Builders to open the new Bridge Housing Program at 949 …

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Community sues major doctor group over 2020 neurosurgeon …

WebCommunity Health System alleges suing Santé – the region’s largest doctor group – and its CEO colluded to stage a neurosurgeon walkout and threaten the …

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Activists sue to block Newsom's homeless mental illness treatment …

WebThe backstory: With few state-run mental health outposts across the Golden State and an arduous conservatorship structure, Newsom opted to press for a new court-directed …

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Short on accreditation, private Clovis medical school to shutter

WebCalifornia Health Sciences University, the private medical school located in Clovis, announced Monday that its Doctor of Pharmacy program will be discontinued after the …

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Bankrupt Madera hospital agrees to new management, …

WebThe backstory: Madera Community Hospital closed its doors one year ago and declared bankruptcy due to rising operating costs over the past few years, which …

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Contract war between Anthem, Adventist Health raises blood …

WebShort a new agreement, per the current contract, Adventist services for Anthem policyholders will terminate at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 18. Anthem Blue Cross and …

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Tulare hospital turning the corner under Adventist management

WebAdventist Health initially lent over $9.5 million to the district to reopen the hospital as Tulare Regional Medical Center. Tulare residents voted in favor of Measure H in November …

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Bonta's bluff played role in Madera Hospital’s sudden collapse, …

WebThe backstory: Madera Community Hospital’s financial woes over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the Medi-Cal reimbursement system and the rising …

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$1.5mil lawsuit against major Fresno doctor group reopens …

WebA Fresno software firm is suing one of the city’s largest physician networks alleging that it failed to pay more than $1.5 million in fees for the implementation and maintenance of a …

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UC Merced receives final approval for new medical education …

WebDriving the news: UC Merced’s new four-story medical education building will be 203,500 square feet and include instructional, academic office, research and …

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Luchini tapped to lead Fresno Co. health department

WebTuesday’s appointment sees Luchini raised to the top leadership position after working in the department for 27 years. Luchini joined the department in 1993 as a field Public Health …

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With Fulton Street vote, a look at the future through the past

WebIn a throwback to old Fresno, George Hostetter details the City Council's decision to move ahead with recreating Fulton Street.

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