Bernard J. Wolfson

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Kaiser Permanente in Hillsboro, Ore., July 8, 2018. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Kaiser Permanente back in the hot seat over mental health care, but it’s not only a KP issue

Mental health workers on strike in Southern California say Kaiser Permanente is woefully understaffed, its therapists are burned out, and patients are often denied timely access to care. The insurer says it has largely fixed the problem. But across California and the nation, mental health parity is still not a reality.

Feb 11

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Rob Bonta, California Attorney General | SHUTTERSTOCK

California bill would require state review of private equity deals in health care

The legislation reinforces state laws that bar nonphysicians from directly employing doctors or directing their activities, which is a primary reason for its support from physicians

Aug 15, 2024

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SEIU Local 49 President Meg Niemi speaks during an event Thursday Sept. 14, 2023 in Southeast Portland with over 100 union members and supporters. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire

Unless a deal is struck, more than 75,000 health workers will walk out for three days, disrupting care for KP patients across five states and Washington, D.C.

Sep 26, 2023

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ER doctors call private equity staffing practices illegal and seek to ban them

Most states, but not Oregon and Washington, ban the so-called corporate practice of medicine.

Dec 27, 2022

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HOSPICE NURSE RAUL DIAZ CHECKS AARON MARTINEZ’S VITAL SIGNS. DESPITE HIS MOM’S SEEMINGLY HEALTHY PREGNANCY, AARON WAS BORN WITH MOST OF HIS BRAIN CELLS DEAD, THE RESULT OF TWO STROKES AND A MASSIVE BLEED THAT OCCURRED IN UTERO./HEIDI DE MARCO/KHN

Shift In Child Hospice Care Is A Lifeline For Parents Seeking A Measure Of Comfort And Hope

Many commercial insurers now cover children's hospice care, going beyond a provision in the 2010 Affordable Care Act.

Sep 22, 2022

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Being Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go Maskless

It's not clear how long the vaccines’ protection will last, but it is increasingly clear that being vaccinated reduces the risk of infecting others.

Jun 15, 2021

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Telemedicine visit with Kaiser Permanente. | COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE NORTHWEST

Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons

Providers and hospitals across the country reported a dramatic rise in virutal visits this spring, and though in-person visits have since increased, telemedicine is expected to be here to stay.

Oct 27, 2020

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Did Your Health Plan Deny You Care? Fight Back.

Jul 15, 2019