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The California Department of Health Care Services reports private health plans involved the state of California $387.5 million to cover hepatitis C treatments, according to NPR.

On Tuesday, Jennifer Hauser, a director with Nobilis Health, acquired 8,700 shares of company stock, according to an EMQ News & Analysis report. 

A recent study found some patients may be more or less likely to be sent for unnecessary blood test depending on which hospital they go to for low-risk procedures, according to News-Medical.

Medical errors are common in the United States, however, they are also preventable. Here are 10 notes on medical errors.

Prophylactic antibiotic choice impacts the risk of surgical site infection rates in women undergoing hysterectomy, according to a study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Rome, Ga.-based Redmond Regional Medical Center received the Partnership for Health and Accountability's Quality and Patient Safety Award, according to Northwest Georgia News.

The World Health Organization will hold an emergency committee meeting on Feb. 1 to address the spread of the Zika virus, according to NBC News.

Psychiatrist Murali Rao, MD, won the 2016 Innovation in Patient Care Award for his efforts to enhance patient care.

In a letter sent to Theranos' facility in Newark, Calif., the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the lab poses "immediate jeopardy to patient safety," according to The Verge.

Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center now has two Tru-D SmartUVC robots, which will enhance patient safety.