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crime15 days ago•5 min saved

Lawsuit alleges Kaiser ignored decades of abuse complaints against Vancouver pediatrician

A civil lawsuit accuses Kaiser Permanente of knowing about and failing to protect children from sexual abuse by former Vancouver pediatrician Michael Wilmington, with complaints dating back about 20 years for incidents at the Salmon Creek Medical Office between 2000 and 2006; Wilmington died by suicide as police investigated child molestation and the distribution of CSAM, and additional arrests related to the case have followed.

via KGW|

#abuse-allegations #crime #kaiser-permanente

health17 days ago•13 min saved

Kaiser Santa Clara Reports 18 Legionella Infections Linked to Water System

Santa Clara County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Legionella at Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Clara Medical Center, with at least 18 people infected. Legionella grows in large, complex plumbing and is spread by inhaling water droplets. The source has not yet been located; Kaiser is implementing additional water-treatment and preventive measures and says hospital operations continue normally. Health officials say the overall risk to the broader community is low, though Legionnaires’ disease can cause pneumonia, particularly in older adults or immunocompromised individuals; treatment is with antibiotics and most patients recover.

via The Mercury News|

#health #kaiser-permanente #legionella

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Therapists Strike Over AI Replacements at Kaiser Permanente

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers staged a 24-hour strike in Northern California, voicing fears that AI and automation are replacing licensed clinicians. They report triage and screenings being handled by unlicensed staff or apps, while management pressures charting and patient visits. Kaiser denies widespread automation, but union members, joined by thousands of nurses, say AI is already changing roles and worsening working conditions.

via Futurism|

#artificial-intelligence #health #healthcare

health3 months ago•26 min saved

Kaiser strike extends into fourth week as workers press for higher pay and staffing

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers, including about 22,000 Southern California nurses, remain on an open-ended strike in its fourth week, disrupting appointments and surgeries across California and Hawaii. The union is demanding a 25% wage increase over four years to address inflation and staffing needs, while Kaiser has proposed a 21.5% raise and argues its large reserves should not be used for payroll. Negotiations have resumed after a stalemate but no deal is near. The dispute also involves Northern California groups such as nurse midwives, nurses anesthetists, and physician assistants, with patients reporting long lines and canceled care.

via CalMatters|

#health #health-care-workers #kaiser-permanente

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Kaiser Permanente to pay $556 million to settle Medicare Advantage fraud allegations

The Justice Department announced a $556 million settlement with Kaiser Permanente over allegations that it inflated Medicare Advantage payments by adding improper diagnoses to patient charts after visits, a practice the government says diverted about $1 billion from taxpayers between 2009 and 2018; Kaiser says the settlement resolves the matter without admitting wrongdoing and notes it concerns risk-adjustment practices rather than care quality.

via statnews.com|

#business #doj-settlement #healthcare-fraud

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Settles Medicare Billing Dispute for $556 Million

Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay $556 million to settle civil lawsuits accusing it of inflating patient illness levels to boost Medicare Advantage payments; the DOJ and whistleblowers alleged up to $1 billion in overbilling, with the deal setting a record Medicare Advantage settlement.

via The New York Times|

#business #kaiser-permanente #medicare-advantage

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers Launch Major Strike for Better Wages and Staffing

Approximately 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers, including nurses, went on a five-day strike across California, Hawaii, and Oregon demanding a 25% wage increase over four years and better staffing, citing wages lagging behind inflation and peer benchmarks; Kaiser offers a 21.5% increase, and essential services remain operational with some adjustments.

via AP News|

#healthcare #kaiser-permanente #nurses-strike

healthcare7 months ago•3 min saved

Kaiser Nurses Launch Multi-Day Strikes Over Wages and Conditions

Thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers in Southern California went on a five-day strike over pay and staffing issues, demanding higher wages and more input in scheduling, which could impact patient care and appointments.

via LAist|

#healthcare #kaiser-permanente #nurses-strike

healthcare7 months ago•2 min saved

Kaiser Healthcare Workers Launch Major Strike Amid Wage Disputes

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers across multiple states are set to strike for five days starting October 14, due to unresolved contract negotiations focusing on staffing, wages, and benefits. The strike involves union members representing 62,000 employees, with some hospitals remaining open but shifting to virtual care for some services. Kaiser has offered wage increases and improved benefits, but union members feel their concerns are not adequately addressed. The company is preparing for the strike by onboarding additional staff and reassigning volunteers.

via Becker's Hospital Review|

#healthcare #healthcare-workers #kaiser-permanente

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Workers Prepare for Multiple Strikes Amid Contract Deadlines

Over 8,600 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers represented by USW Local 7600 have issued a 10-day notice of intent to strike starting October 14 if their demands for safe staffing, patient safety protections, and fair wages are not met, following unresolved contract negotiations.

via United Steelworkers|

#healthcare-workers #kaiser-permanente #labor-negotiations

healthcare8 months ago•2 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers Vote to Strike Over Wages and Staffing

A union representing 30,000 healthcare professionals at Kaiser Permanente has authorized a strike due to unresolved staffing and pay issues, criticizing the organization's stagnant wages and large financial reserves, and highlighting the broader national movement among healthcare workers for better conditions.

via KBAK|

#healthcare #healthcare-workers #kaiser-permanente

health8 months ago•1 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Access to All Members

Kaiser Permanente will provide free Covid-19 vaccines for all members over 6 months old starting September 15, in contrast to FDA guidelines that restrict the vaccine to older or at-risk populations, aiming to increase access across California.

via Berkeleyside|

#2025-2026-vaccine #california #covid-vaccine

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Hospitals Limit or End Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Kaiser Permanente will pause gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 due to political pressure from the federal government, leading to criticism from advocates and state officials who argue the move undermines transgender youth care and violates California law.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#gender-affirming-surgeries #health #kaiser-permanente

healthcare2 years ago•3 min saved

"Union Accuses Kaiser of Neglecting Mental Health Care for Patients"

The National Union of Healthcare Workers has accused Kaiser Permanente of improperly terminating patients' access to mental health care by using "illegal criteria" and requiring "clinical care reviews," which the union alleges violates laws. Kaiser denies setting limits on therapy sessions and claims that decisions are made in consultation with patients based on clinical needs. The California Department of Managed Health Care is investigating these allegations under a recent settlement with Kaiser, which required the healthcare giant to pay a $50-million penalty and invest $150 million in improving mental healthcare.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-department-of-managed-health-care #healthcare #kaiser-permanente

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Insurers' Response to $16,000 Postpartum Depression Drug"

The new postpartum depression drug zuranolone, priced at $15,900 for a 14-day regimen, faces uncertainty in coverage by private health insurers, with most yet to publish criteria for when they will cover it. Advocates are concerned about potential restrictive policies, such as requiring patients to try and fail standard antidepressants before being eligible for zuranolone. Kaiser Permanente's previous stringent criteria for its predecessor, brexanolone, led to regulatory actions and policy changes, offering hope for more patient-friendly policies for zuranolone. Insurers' policies for zuranolone will be written in a shifting regulatory environment around mental health treatment, with increased scrutiny on compliance with mental health parity laws.

via CNN|

#health #insurance-coverage #kaiser-permanente