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FDA records show an inspection took place at Gilead Sciences, Inc. in La Verne on Feb. 18, focusing on drug quality standards.

FDA records show an inspection took place at Therapak Corporation in Claremont on Feb. 12, focusing on project evaluation for medical devices.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cited Gilead Sciences, Inc. in La Verne for seven quality assurance issues following a Feb. 18 inspection, according to information published on the FDA website.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Pomona submitted $2,431,693 in claims for Durable Medical Equipment services, marking a 26.4% increase from the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Claremont submitted $997,033 in claims for Medicine Services and Procedures, representing a 13.3% rise compared with the prior year.

Medicaid spending for the Evaluation and Management category in La Verne climbed 32% in 2024, highlighting shifts in local health care use and payment patterns.

Medicaid payments connected to dental services in Pomona climbed 15.5% in 2024, indicating shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.

In 2024, Pomona Medicaid providers billed more than $62,996 for COVID-19–related services, using HCPCS codes identified for coronavirus care. Of the total billing related to the virus, 29.9% occurred during the main pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

In 2024, La Verne Medicaid providers billed at least $2,145 for services categorized under HCPCS codes specifically for COVID-19–related care, with 50.5% of these virus-related charges coming during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

Congresswoman Judy Chu posted a series of tweets on September 5 criticizing former President Trump’s economic record and recent Texas abortion legislation.