Wired Wednesday: Breaking Down the Lawsuit vs. Community Health System

Healthcare

By Jahz Tello, Videographer

Published 4 months ago on

August 14, 2024

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GV Wire Multimedia Journalist Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about Community Health System being sued by two Fresno nonprofits.

The nonprofits allege that CHS wrongfully directed Medi-Cal funding from Community Regional Medical Center to Clovis Community Medical Center.

But, as Smith explains, a hospital funding expert says hospital networks are allowed to utilize Medi-Cal funding where they deem it most effective.

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Jahz Tello,

Videographer

Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .