California hospitals
Coverage of California hospitals in the Nexus archive.
- California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot
California hospitals and the state’s largest health workers union agreed to remove two competing initiatives from the November ballot, but a one-time 5% tax on billionaires remains on the ballot to fund healthcare. The deal, brokered by the California Federation of Labor Unions, resolves disputes over executive salary caps and union political spending limits.
- Trump's DOJ can't get names and medical files of trans youth in California, for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked California hospitals from complying with criminal subpoenas from the Trump administration's Department of Justice seeking medical records of transgender youth. The DOJ has issued subpoenas for patient files and clinician documents related to transgender healthcare, citing concerns about 'sex-rejecting procedures,' while families and advocacy groups argue the effort is an intimidation tactic.
- Warning of cuts to medical services, L.A. health officials ask state for emergency funds
Los Angeles health officials are warning of potential cuts to medical services and have requested emergency funds from the state. Dr. Christina Ghaly, head of LA Health Services, is leading this effort alongside other California hospitals.
- Warning of cuts to medical services, L.A. health officials ask state for emergency funds
Los Angeles health officials warn of potential cuts to medical services and are urging the state for emergency funding. Dr. Christina Ghaly, head of LA Health Services, states that current emergency room measures are insufficient and joins other California hospitals in advocating for additional financial support.