Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care
Months after Kaiser Permanente reached a sweeping agreement with state regulators to improve its mental health services, the healthcare giant is facing union allegations that patients co.....»»
Aetna helps employees bring their best selves to work — and avoid costly interventions later on
Missouri ranks among the top 10 states with the highest prevalence of mental health issues and lowest access to care. This affects everyone in the community, including businesses in St. Louis and throughout the state. Today, companies assume more.....»»
Kaiser Permanente"s charitable programs take aim at the root causes of community health
The health care giant gave $6.44 million in donations to Washington organizations last year targeting issues like food security, housing, mental health and racial equity identified in its regular community needs assessments......»»
Kaiser, state launch programs to book hotel rooms for health care workers
Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals, as well as hotels, could be getting a little help after the health care giant agreed to a series of measures to help people working to save COVID-19 patients......»»
Hazard pay coming to many state health care workers
The union representing licensed nurses and caregivers working in Massachusetts state hospitals and group homes struck a deal Sunday night with the state to increase pay by as much as $10 an hour for the duration of the COVID-19 health emergency......»»
"First mile" of a marathon: Virus shows no signs of abating soon, Oregon leader warns
The director of Oregon’s emergency management office on Monday signaled the coronavirus crisis could last months as health care workers continue to burn through personal protective equipment. The warning from Andrew Phelps underscores how state offi.....»»
Senators pass bill to boost mental health care access
Massachusetts would move closer to fulfilling the vision of a 20-year-old state law requiring parity in care for mental health under a bill the Senate unanimously adopted Thursday......»»
Trump Has Some Nerve to Tout Health Care
The health-care portion of his State of the Union speech started with a lie. It didn’t get better......»»
Capitol Report: Trump hammers Democrats on health care, touts economy in State of the Union speech
President Donald Trump attacked Democrats over the hot-button election-year issue of health care in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, as he sought to tout his economic accomplishments and called for action on drug costs and infrastructure......»»
Market Extra: Trump’s State of the Union speech could dent health care stocks, but boost the broader market, analysts say
President Trump’s third State of the Union address could be of great interest to investors, as reports suggest he may propose new efforts to lower prescription drug prices, address trade policy and propose new tax cuts......»»
Health Share hires new CEO from Kaiser Permanente to lead state"s largest CCO
Health Share of Oregon has hired a new CEO: James M. Schroeder, a physician assistant who has held several leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente. The hiring comes about 18 months after the departure of Janet Meyer as the founding leader of the coor.....»»
Kaiser teams with health union in $130 million venture to combat worker shortage
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente has ponied up $130 million to launch a new nonprofit it hopes can put a dent in California's growing shortage of health care workers. The health giant on Wednesday announced its partnership with the Service Employees.....»»
Kaiser touts mental health gains, but patients still struggle to get timely treatment
After state sanctions and fines, Kaiser Permanente says it's gone a long way to improving mental healthcare. Therapists, patients and experts say the gains look good on paper but don't translate.....»»
Union accuses contractors, owners of Amazon buildings of labor violations
After seeing report, Amazon says it will require projects to follow federal and state requirements......»»
Creditor alleges fraud, seeks to wrest control of St. Louis hospital
New filings seek to have a city court appoint a receiver to take control of the hospital and accuses its new owner of diverting state Medicaid payments "for purposes other than" health care......»»
Union members, caregivers blast state Medicaid cuts to nursing homes
State health officials say nearly all New Yorkers won't see health care premium increases through the New Yorkers have until Dec. 15 to enroll for coverage effective Jan. 1, and until Jan. 31 for... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Single-payer health care would benefit patients and workers, union leaders say
Plus: State to receive $40M from Suboxone distributor New coalition wants input on personal-assistance-program savings Health tech company buys licensing rights to Sinai’s biometrics... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Trump’s Remarks Regarding Mental Health Care And Guns Wrong?
Statement by Sal Rosselli President National Union of Healthcare Wor.....»»
Local Kaiser mental health clinics called out as "antiquated and understaffed"
Complaints that a union filed with regulators allege that Kaiser Permanente may have failed to provide mental health services to thousands of Sacramento-area patients who requested them......»»
Small primary care practices work to screen patients for depression
Small primary care practices across the state are using a new framework for screening patients for depression and coordinating their medical and mental health needs. A report from the United Hospital... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Small primary care practices work to screen patients for depression
Small primary care practices across the state are using a new framework for screening patients for depression and coordinating their medical and mental health needs. A report from the United Hospital... To view the full story, click the title link......»»