On April 7, 2026, state investigators conducted onsite compliance reviews at a hospice location in Los Angeles County in response to fraud claims. They issued the following news release about their findings:

News Release: California Cracks Down on Hospice Fraud in Los Angeles, Debunks Viral Claims

Gold Coast Health Plan providers, members, vendors and employees can report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse either online, through the mail, or in person. You can find information about how to submit a report on the GCHP Compliance page.

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Handwashing: A good defense against disease

Washing your hands the right way can help you avoid disease.

Regular handwashing can help you avoid illnesses like the flu. Another important step? Getting the flu vaccine every year. Find out if you're on the list of people for whom the vaccine is especially important.

Reviewed 6/20/2025

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "About Handwashing." https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Handwashing Facts." https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/.
National Library of Medicine. "Hand Washing Practices in a College Town Environment." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23621052/.