Sunday, July 6

UCLA-led study finds medical costs for pediatric gunshot injuries have increased

A UCLA-led research study found that gun violence affecting children is associated with increased hospitalization costs. According to the study, hospital admissions for gun-related injuries in children decreased slightly from 3,246 to 3,185 between 2005 and 2017. Read more...

Photo: UCLA researchers found that hospitalization costs for gun-related injuries in children have risen. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Student Affairs cancels $30K student fees check intended for CAE renovations

This post was updated May 31 at 12:28 p.m. UCLA Student Affairs canceled a check worth $30,000 intended for the Center for Accessible Education’s renovations with no notice, student leaders said. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Student Affairs canceled a $30,000 check for the Center for Accessible Education secured by 2019-2020 Facilities Commissioner Lily Shaw, intended for renovations of the CAE. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCPath’s payroll issues remain unresolved, incorrectly charge UCLA librarian

This post was updated May 27 at 2:31 p.m. UCPath has been facing payroll and billing issues for years, including most recently a UCLA librarian who received a medical bill despite holding an employment contract which covers medical insurance. Read more...

Photo: UCPath, the human resources system for all UC campuses, faces issues over payroll and medical bill errors. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)