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Kaiser Permanente Research Collaboration Wins National Designation as Evidence-based Practice Center

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New EPC Wins 3-year Contract to Conduct Evidence Reviews for the US Preventive Services Task Force

October 17, 2012 – A new research collaboration led by Kaiser Permanente has received a prestigious designation from the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to serve of as one of the nation’s 11 Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs). The EPCs produce evidence reviews on behalf of programs such as AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program (EHC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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Kaiser Member Upset Over Hospital Charges

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But after receiving a complaint, the Oregon Insurance Division insists the claim was processed correctly

October 11, 2012 -- Susan Chaney is convinced insurance companies are some of the highest profiting companies in America at the expense of people such as herself who deserve the right to affordable healthcare.

She spoke out after her husband, Jerry, a diabetic, was hospitalized at Kaiser Sunnyside in January for a foot ulcer that had gone undiagnosed.

After receiving the bill, Chaney realized their deductible and co-insurance hadn’t been met. That, she said, was never the issue.

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Diane Lund-Muzikant

Kaiser Bolsters Position as Oregon’s Largest Insurer

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PacificSource sees largest growth in membership as it aims to become region’s leading plan

October 4, 2012 -- Kaiser Permanente has bolstered its newly won lead as the state’s top health insurer at the same time as long-time leader Regence BlueCross BlueShield has continued its slide.

And while No. 3 PacificSource still has half the members of Kaiser and Regence, it enrolled more new members than anyone else in the state, according to reports on the first half of 2012 filed with the Oregon Insurance Division.

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Courtney Sherwood

Kaiser Permanente Health Plans Rank #1 in Northwest for Quality

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September 21, 2012 — Two Kaiser Permanente Northwest health plans have been ranked number one in the Northwest for 2012 by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.

It’s the second year in a row that Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Medicare and private (commercial) plans received the top ranking among HMO and PPO plans. In addition, the Medicare plan ranked fifth best in the nation, while the private (commercial) plan was ranked 13th best nationally.

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Kaiser Permanente Supports 20th Annual World Breastfeeding Week Through its Baby-Friendly Hospital

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August 1, 2012 — It’s been 20 years since the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) launched its first World Breastfeeding Week campaign, and Kaiser Permanente has long been a strong supporter of the health benefits of breastfeeding. From prenatal care, through labor and delivery, and into the pediatric relationship, Kaiser Permanente encourages breastfeeding through education and coaching.

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Kaiser Permanente

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