Kaiser Permanente on Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara, California, on October 6, 2021. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News) (BCN) Kaiser Permanente must overhaul its behavioral health services and pay a $50 million fine under a settlement announced Thursday by the California Department of Managed Health Care. Under the settlement, Kaiser will also invest a total of … Read more
Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people over the age of 65, has been heralded by many politicians as the ideal framework for universal health coverage. Progressive Democrats are pushing for a Medicare for All plan that would essentially provide universal health coverage, a concept also promoted by single-payer health care advocates. The money … Read more
Top line Pharma heavyweight GSK said on Wednesday it had settled four lawsuits in the US that claimed its popular heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, blocking a trial that was due to begin in California next month as it and other pharmaceutical companies work to manage the looming regulatory threats posed by the discontinued drug. … Read more
Summary Kaiser patients waited 19 days for their next mental health appointment in 2019, nine days longer than state law allows. The settlement includes the largest penalty ever issued by California’s behavioral health regulator. This is art and espaol. Healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $200 million settlement with the state of California … Read more
People living in California’s Blue Zone of Loma Linda have an average life expectancy of 4 to 10 years longer. Their lifestyle plays a huge role in their longevity. Loma Lindans recommends eating less meat, stretching daily and drinking water. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized … Read more