For months, Providence negotiated in good faith for a new agreement with Blue Shield of California. After multiple delays, Blue Shield requested an extension to continue negotiations but made little movement from its original position. Unfortunately, Blue Shield’s proposal falls short of what is needed to adequately support the wages of Providence nurses, doctors, employees and called caregivers. Blue Shield, ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her bill modernizing access to healthcare in California was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The legislation, Modernizing Healthcare Access in California (AB 1697), aims to reduce the administrative barriers that patients currently face in authorizing medical providers or sharing medical history by equating electronic signatures the same legal weight as ink, according to ...

When you’re looking for alternatives to traditional medicine, it can be overwhelming to know the difference between various methods, ideologies, as well as approaches. For example, terms such as “holistic” and “integrative” medicine get used so interchangeably it can be confusing. To clear up some of this muddy water and help you make a well-informed decision, here is a brief ...

Nowadays, when it comes to education, there are more options than there have ever been before. Whether you are a school leaver or a seasoned professional with decades of work experience, there are courses that you can take to improve and extend your knowledge. In the healthcare sector, education is always crucial. There’s always something new to learn and a ...

Hosts: Peter Bronstein & Traci DeForge Guests: Dr. Greg Topic: Digital Marketing & Healthcare Welcome to Ask Brien, the show with the answers to all your business questions! On today’s episode, Peter & Traci welcome Dr. Greg to the show to discuss emergency medicine and how he has transferred to a career marketing. Dr. Greg is currently working with ClinNEXUS, ...

Retirement is an exciting time to take up a new hobby, travel and explore the world, or simply take life a bit slower. But before you make your retirement plan, it’s important to decide which city is the best fit for you. It could be your current city or a location across the United States. How to Pick the Best ...

Advanced Bionic LLC, a manufacturer of cochlear impact devices and based locally in Valencia, has agreed to pay more than $12 million to resolve allegations of false claims to federal healthcare programs. The $12 million settlement resolves allegations that Advanced Bionic made false claims regarding the results of its radio-frequency (RF) emissions test when applying for approval from the Food ...

As we get older, it becomes even more important than ever to take care of ourselves and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Self-care is not selfish – it’s essential for longevity and quality of life. There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves, including eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and managing stress naturally instead ...

A new study published in the journal Nature has confirmed that emotions are processed in the cerebellum, often referred to as the brain’s “supercomputer.” Because 80% of brain cells take up 10% of the total brain area and the cerebellum can process calculations 100x faster than thoughts in the neocortex. Is this the seat of intuition? This is a significant ...

Political polarity has crippled healthcare progress in America for the past 50 years. Blame the fascists, blame the communists, blame the corporations, blame the media… All this misdirection hurts everyone. Even billionaire CEOs, well at least their health. So, you would imagine that the answer is too complex, the impact of too big to fail hanging over any change towards ...