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Fresno’s chief lawyer eyes blocking settlement in Valley Children’s wage dispute
Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz, who opened a wage theft probe into Valley Children's, announced he could be exploring options to block a settlement costing nurses tens of thousands of dollars each.
September 9, 2024
Valley Children’s nurses could lose out on tens of thousands in unpaid wages for a mere $50. Here’s why.
A settlement in one lawsuit against Valley Children's could wipe out millions of dollars in unpaid wage claims from the hospital's nurses.
September 9, 2024
Valley Children’s eyes a new venture: a sprawling 443-acre retail, residential complex
The hospital-led development, dubbed "The Hill," aims to connect the children's hospital with residential housing, retail shops, a hotel, and entertainment facilities.
August 29, 2024
Where does Valley Children’s latest tax return stack up to other children’s hospitals?
While Valley Children’s is the nation’s 16th-largest pediatric hospital, its executives are among the best paid in the industry, a review of comparable hospitals shows.
August 20, 2024
Madera Community Hospital names new CEO ahead of reopening
The hospital has a few more hurdles to clear before it can reopen.
August 17, 2024
New tax return reveals Valley Children’s handed out $58mil in life insurance policies to execs
Along with the life insurance boost, the hospital increased its investments in offshore accounts by over $30 million.
August 17, 2024
Kaweah Health, Stanford terminate partnership
The eight month partnership with Stanford is officially ending for the Visalia-based hospital.
August 14, 2024
Report: Lawsuit against Community misses mark on Medi-Cal rules
An incorrect interpretation of Medi-Cal funding rules has led to a lawsuit against Fresno County's largest hospital operator.
August 14, 2024
Community Health: suit alleging misuse of $1bil in tax funds “baseless”
The suit against the hospital, which was sparked by investigative reports in 2023, is only contesting half the amount of money reporters alleged was misused.
August 7, 2024
Valley Children’s first in nation to use rapid testing to save hearing
Infants could avoid hearing loss that would be caused by a certain antibiotic.
June 25, 2024