Search Results: "Kaiser Permanente "
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Kaiser Permanente Study: Meal Support Improves Outcomes for Older Adults
A Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in JAMA Health Forum found that Medicare Advantage members who received meals after being discharged from the hospital had lower odds of rehospitalization and death.
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Kaiser Permanente to Acquire Geisinger, Along with 5-6 More Health Systems in the Near Future
Kaiser Permanente announced that it expects to acquire Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health. Kaiser’s move is part of a larger plan — Geisinger will be the first health system to join Risant Health, a new company Kaiser launched to operate nonprofit health systems under value-based care models. Kaiser said it expects to invest $5 billion in Risant and fold five or six health systems into the company over the next five years.
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Timely mental healthcare is a key factor in strike by Kaiser Permanente Workers
A new California law that took effect in July requires health plans regulated by the state to provide return appointments no more than 10 days after a previous mental health or substance use session — unless a patient’s therapist approves less frequent visits.
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California’s secret deal with Kaiser Permanente jeopardizes Medicaid reforms, shows preferential treatment
Dr. Bechara Choucair, Kaiser Permanente’s chief health officer, argued in a prepared written response on behalf of KP that because it operates both as a health insurer and a healthcare provider, KP should be treated differently than other commercial health plans that participate in Medi-Cal.
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DOJ accuses Kaiser Permanente of Medicare Advantage fraud in new complaint
The California-based health system and insurer has bilked CMS out of “hundreds of millions of dollars” by submitting claims that were altered to make patients appear sicker than they were, a new complaint filed by the DOJ alleges. Kaiser denied these allegations saying it is confident in its compliance with Medicare Advantage program requirements.
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Kaiser Permanente creates tool to predict upcoming Covid-19 surges
Called the Covid Hotspotting Score, the tool brings together 10 indicators that can help health systems predict the possibility of a Covid-19 surge up to six weeks ahead of time.
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Kaiser Permanente to shell out nearly $19M to settle discrimination lawsuits
The California-based health system agreed to settle two lawsuits alleging unfair practices that resulted in Black and Hispanic workers being paid less and receiving fewer promotions than their white counterparts. In total, Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay $18.9 million as part of the settlements.
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Kaiser Permanente joins forces with Accenture, Microsoft to improve cloud capabilities
The California-based healthcare organization will work with Accenture and Microsoft to grow and strengthen its cloud capabilities. The enhancements are expected to help Kaiser provide its care teams with data insights to personalize patient care.
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Kaiser Permanente to analyze CDC’s Covid-19 vaccine data, identify bad reactions
The CDC has engaged the California-based health system’s Vaccine Study Center to conduct an analysis of its Covid-19 vaccine data with the aim of pinpointing adverse events and reactions. The collaboration will continue for the next three years.
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Health Services, Health Tech, Payers
Kaiser Permanente tests referring patients to 6 digital mental health tools
The managed care company picked six mental health apps that it made available to its members over the past two years. It recently published a paper showing patients were more likely to download or use digital health tools when referred by a physician.
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Kaiser Permanente opens new medical school in Pasadena
Kaiser Permanente opened its first medical school in Pasadena, California. Its first class of 50 students will have a mixture of in-person and virtual classes this year.
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Kaiser Permanente tripled income in 2019
Kaiser Permanente reported a net income of $7.4 billion in 2019, nearly triple what the company made in 2018 and significantly higher than its past surpluses. The nonprofit health plan chalked up the sharp increase to a strong investment market.
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Hospitals, Health Services, Payers
Kaiser Permanente partners with MinuteClinic to cover services for traveling members
Members who are traveling outside of the managed care organization’s geographic footprint can receive healthcare services through MinuteClinic locations inside of CVS and Target stores at their standard co-pay without having to file for reimbursement.