# LA Times * **Definition:** The Los Angeles Times (LA Times) is a major American newspaper based in Los Angeles, California, known for its comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, as well as its editorial commentary and investigative journalism. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / LA Times ## News * Selected news from the source **LA Times**, for healthcare technology leaders * 956 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/13/2025 | [**Chloe Ghoogassian - LA Executive Awards - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/events/la-executive-awards/chloe-ghoogassian) | [[Integration of AI in Healthcare]]; [[Mentoring]]; [[AI Governance]] | | 5/13/2025 | [**Natalie Prescott- LA Executive Awards - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/events/la-executive-awards/natalie-prescott) | [[Health]]; [[Rare Diseases]]; [[Reproductive Health]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**How Healthcare Systems Are Strengthening EHR Security**](https://www.latimes.com/doctors-scientists/innovations/technology/story/ehr-systems-securing-patient-data-blockchain-encryption) | [[Compliance]]; [[Security]]; [[Data Breaches]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**CBB Bank Announces Leadership Transition - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/banking-finance/story/2025-04-22/cbb-bank-announces-leadership-transition) | [[Executive Team]] | | 4/21/2025 | [**Emil Davtyan & Brian Hegarty: Key HR and Benefits Insights 2025 - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/business-insights/story/emil-davtyan-brian-hegarty-employee-benefits-hr-trends-2025) | [[Best Practices]]; [[Influence]]; [[Training]] | | 4/20/2025 | [**Arsen Kourinian - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/business-of-law/arsen-kourinian) | [[Compliance]]; [[Cybersecurity]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**Pioneering Taiwan's Digital Healthcare Transformation - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/pioneering-taiwans-digital-healthcare-transformation) | [[AI in Precision Medicine]]; [[Digital Health Initiatives]]; [[Telehealth and Remote Monitoring]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**Advancing World-Class Healthcare Through Technology and Global Partnerships**](https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/taiwan-healthcare-technology-global-partnerships) | [[Smart Hospitals]]; [[AI in Medical Coding]]; [[Digital Twins in Healthcare]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Precision Medicine, AI and Smart Exosomes: How Taiwan is Reshaping Global Healthcare**](https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/cmuh-taiwan-precision-medicine-ai-exosomes) | [[Health]]; [[Clinical Trials]]; [[Clinical Intelligence]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Advancing Medical Education and Global Collaboration**](https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/kmu-medical-education-global-collaboration) | [[Medical Innovation]]; [[AI in Clinical Trials]]; [[Clinical Research]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**Medigen: Leading Vaccine & Immunotherapy Innovation - Taiwan - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/medigen-biomedical-innovation) | [[Medical Device]]; [[Leadership]]; [[mRNA]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**These pay phones around L.A. let you say goodbye to someone 'before it's too late'**](https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-09/goodbye-line-pay-phones-los-angeles) | [[Mental Health Crisis]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Moda Guild Launches as a New One-Stop Solution Agency for Brands - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/consumer-goods-retail/story/moda-guild-launches-as-a-new-one-stop-solution-agency-for-brands) | [[Quality Assurance]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**Telehealth Uncovered: Modern Healthcare for a Digital Age - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/doctors-scientists/innovations/telemedicine/story/telehealth-digital-healthcare-treatment-modern-times) | [[Telehealth]]; [[Telehealth Solutions]]; [[Telehealth Innovations]] | | 3/23/2025 | [**A Look Into the Future at CES 2025 - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/consumer-goods-retail/story/2025-03-23/look-into-future-ces-2025) | [[Clinical AI]]; [[AI in Cybersecurity]]; [[AI Use Cases]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**The Rise of Multidisciplinary Care: How Healthcare Teams Are Transforming**](https://www.latimes.com/doctors-scientists/innovations/advancements/story/multidisciplinary-care-teams-evolving) | [[Personalized Healthcare]]; [[Patient Outcomes]]; [[Community Health]] | | 3/14/2025 | [**Guatemala's Exports and Industry Lead the Way - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/guatemalas-exports-and-industry-lead-the-way) | [[Digital Transformation]]; [[Innovation]]; [[Robotic Process Automation]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Column: The family-values hypocrisy of cutting Medicaid - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-02-27/chabria-column-medicaid-family-values-cut-politics) | [[Medicaid]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**Thousands of UC healthcare and research employees go on strike - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-26/uc-upte-healthcare-research-worker-strike) | [[Staff Shortages]]; [[Staffing]]; [[Healthcare Workforce Shortage]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**University of California healthcare, research employees vote to strike - Los Angeles Times**](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-14/thousands-of-university-of-california-healthcare-research-and-technical-employees-vote-to-strike) | [[Regulatory Scrutiny]]; [[Negotiations]]; [[Healthcare Workforce Shortage]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Opinion: What China's DeepSeek breakthrough really means for the future of AI**](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-02-06/china-deepseek-artificial-intelligence-stocks) | [[AI and Data Analytics]]; [[Generative AI Adoption]]; [[AI-Powered Tools]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**CSU unveils massive venture to provide free AI skills and training across all 23 campuses**](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-04/california-state-university-unveils-massive-ai-venture) | [[Advisory]]; [[Workforce Challenges]]; [[Generative AI Integration]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**Intellectual Property Partner Olga Berson Joins Thompson Coburn in Los Angeles**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/law-legal/story/2025-02-04/olga-berson-joins-thompson-coburn-in-los-angeles) | [[Innovation]]; [[Talent]]; [[Mergers and Acquisitions]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**This Year's CES Event Shone the Spotlight on AI, EV and the Intersection of Technology and ...**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/ai-technology/story/2025-01-30/this-years-ces-event-shone-spotlight-ai-ev-intersection-technology-humanity) | [[Innovation]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Leaders Discuss AI's Future in Creating Workplace Equality and Innovation**](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/ai-technology/story/2025-01-28/leaders-discuss-ais-future-in-creating-workplace-equality-and-innovation) | [[Ethical Use of AI]]; [[Trust in AI]]; [[Culture]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Chung Mei Pharmaceutical**: A Taiwanese pharmaceutical company evolving into a global leader in healthcare innovation, focusing on high-value products and medical devices. - **Head Start Program**: The Trump administration's budget proposal threatens to eliminate this crucial support system for low-income children, affecting 800,000 children nationwide. - **Coldwell Banker Realty**: Kamini Lane appointed as president and CEO, focusing on innovation and operational improvements in real estate. - **HIRECLOUT**: Founded by Avetis Antaplyan, this company aids tech firms in talent acquisition and development, achieving significant growth and recognition. - **Purpose Bio**: Founded by Lital Gilad-Shaoulian, this biotech platform develops oral drugs for obesity and metabolic diseases, gaining partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies. - **Fulgent Genetics**: Natalie Prescott serves as general counsel, overseeing legal operations and privacy compliance in biotechnology. - **23andMe**: Agreed to sell its gene-testing business to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals amid bankruptcy concerns, raising issues about genetic data protection. - **Clinical Trials**: Discussion on the phases and methodologies of cancer treatment trials, emphasizing patient participation and personalized medicine. - **Trump's Tax Agenda**: House Republican leadership pushes for a bill to codify tax reforms, facing challenges in securing votes amid proposed Medicaid cuts. - **Digital Health Tools**: A study highlights the benefits of virtual consultations in chronic disease management, improving patient engagement and care delivery. - **Biosimilars**: The introduction of biosimilars in cancer treatment is leading to cost savings and improved patient access to essential medications. - **Medicaid Rule Changes**: Proposed changes by the Trump administration could lead to significant healthcare coverage losses in California. - **Resignation of Ronen Bar**: Ronen Bar, head of Israel's Shin Bet, announced his resignation effective June 15, 2025, following criticism over the agency's failure to prevent Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. - **Los Angeles County Workers Strike**: Over 55,000 Los Angeles County workers initiated a two-day strike organized by SEIU Local 721, impacting county services and operations. - **Food and Beverage Industry Challenges**: A panel by LA Times Studios discussed evolving challenges in the food and beverage sector, including regulatory changes and the integration of AI technologies. - **Public Health Concerns**: California public health experts expressed concerns over President Trump's cuts to federal funding for addiction treatment programs amid the ongoing fentanyl crisis. - **Soil Contamination in Los Angeles**: Los Angeles County discovered high levels of lead and toxic metals in soil at properties previously cleaned by the Army Corps of Engineers. - **Homeless Veterans Initiative**: President Trump signed an executive order to establish a center for homeless veterans at the West Los Angeles VA campus. - **Nutrition and Wellness Overview**: The LA Times provided an overview of nutrition and wellness, emphasizing the importance of consulting healthcare providers before making dietary changes. - **Keck Medicine of USC**: Opening a new outpatient medical office building in Pasadena in fall 2025, featuring advanced technology and specialists from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Chung Mei Pharmaceutical**: A Taiwanese pharmaceutical company focused on healthcare innovation. - **Head Start**: A federal program providing early childhood education and support for low-income families. - **Coldwell Banker Realty**: A real estate company focused on innovation and client service. - **HIRECLOUT**: A talent acquisition firm for tech companies. - **Purpose Bio**: A biotech company developing drugs for obesity and metabolic diseases. - **Fulgent Genetics**: A biotechnology company focused on improving patient care through genetic testing. - **23andMe**: A personal genomics and biotechnology company known for its DNA testing services. - **Regeneron Pharmaceuticals**: A biotechnology company involved in the development of medicines for serious diseases. - **Academia Sinica**: A research institution in Taiwan collaborating with Chung Mei Pharmaceutical. - **Development Center for Biotechnology**: An organization in Taiwan that collaborates with Chung Mei Pharmaceutical. - **U.S. Department of Defense**: A government department that awarded Purpose Bio for innovation. - **Congressional Budget Office**: A federal agency that provides budget and economic information to Congress. - **Shin Bet**: Israel's domestic security agency responsible for internal security and counter-terrorism. - **SEIU Local 721**: A labor union representing public service workers in Los Angeles County. - **LA Times Studios**: The content production division of the Los Angeles Times, focusing on various topics including health and wellness. - **Army Corps of Engineers**: A federal agency under the Department of Defense that provides public engineering services. - **FEMA**: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, responsible for coordinating the federal government's response to natural disasters. - **Doximity**: A digital platform for healthcare professionals to connect and collaborate. - **Keck Medicine of USC**: A healthcare organization providing advanced medical services and facilities. - **USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center**: A cancer treatment and research center affiliated with USC.