A Santa Clarita man pleaded not guilty Monday to a $20 million health care fraud scheme involving two San Fernando Valley clinics, officials said. Gary Jizmejian, 44, of Santa Clarita, is among five facing federal health care fraud charges for allegedly participating in a scheme that submitted fraudulent claims to health insurance companies and used some of the fraud proceeds ...

Two health-related bills authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, passed the floor of the State Assembly this week, officials said Thursday. AB 769 strives to increase affordable access to mental health services, particularly in rural areas, by qualifying Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) for the Medi-Cal reimbursement system, according to the bill. “I am proud AB 769 would honor ...

Bridge To Home and Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. hosted a free “Bridge to Health Fair,” event, providing complimentary health and dental screenings for the Santa Clarita community. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Bridge to Home partnered with the nonprofit health center for the June 29 event at the Samuel ...

California is known as one of the healthiest states in America. The fact is that if you live in California you’re less likely to get cancer. In fact, the numbers are quite significant. Since 1988, the incidence rate for all cancers has dropped by 15%, and if you look at the mortality rate that has dropped by 33% over the ...

All three Providence medical centers in the San Fernando Valley were recognized among the top 5 percent of hospitals across the nation for quality patient care. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Providence Holy Cross in Mission Hills and Providence Saint Joseph of Burbank were recognized for the fourth consecutive year. Providence ...

A small business advocate spoke to KHTS News recently regarding the “disconnect” in Sacramento between legislators and policy, and the onus on small business. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Tom Scott, the California’s executive director for the National Federation of Independent Business, met with a Santa Clarita group, including Assemblyman Dante ...

By Dr. Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D. You’ve been told surgery required to repair a herniated disc has been denied;  a mammogram to evaluate a new lump won’t be allowed; or you must be discharged from the hospital because an insurance company doctor you have never met will not approve further hospitalization. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced the appointment of two new health care professionals to its administrative leadership team Tuesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Henry Mayo has appointed Jennifer Castaldo, RN as vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer, and Jim Sapienza, as assistant vice president, Clinical Ancillary ...

Six Providence facilities were recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With the Guidelines,” due to quality patient outcomes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Six Providence local area hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke achievement awards program for quality ...

Veteran health care leader Kelly Linden begins work today as chief executive of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Linden, with 25 years of diverse experience in health care, was chosen in nationwide search for a new leader. She has a strong foundation in mission-inspired ...