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Mar 26 | Jeff Lagasse

Kaiser Permanente cancels plans for $900 million headquarters in Oakland

The decision is unrelated to the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Kaiser says.

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Mar 25 | Jeff Lagasse

Health and Human Services announces $250 million in grants to provide meals for older adults

The need for these services has increased as community measures to slow transmission of COVID-19…

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Mar 25 | Susan Morse

HHS Awards $100 million to health centers for COVID-19 response

The money may be spent on telehealth, screening and testing, or acquiring medical supplies such as personal protection…

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Mar 16 | Jeff Lagasse

Kaiser Permanente provides $1 million to support COVID-19 response for nation's homeless population

Homeless-service providers are in need of financial support, guidance and protocols so…

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Mar 10 | Susan Morse

Blue Shield of California to cover whole genome sequencing of critically-ill children

Insurer will cover rapid and ultra-rapid whole genome sequencing done by Rady Children's Institute…

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Mar 06 | Jeff Lagasse

Despite red tape, most pediatricians are supportive of national vaccination program

The program has increased vaccination rates, decreased vaccine-preventable illnesses and reduced social…

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Feb 06 | Jeff Lagasse

Mortality rates higher in rural areas than in urban settings; three variables revealed

Rural residency tends to favor lower mortality, although it was not cited as a direct cause.

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Jan 31 | Jeff Lagasse

About 1% of U.S. opioid providers account for nearly half of all opioid doses

Opioid prescribing remains far higher in the U.S. than in other countries, despite efforts to reduce…

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Jan 24 | Jeff Lagasse

Four South Chicago hospitals pursuing $1.1 billion merger into one healthcare system

The hospitals cited persistent health inequities in the region despite effort and investment from the…

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Jan 23 | Susan Morse

Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations and Civica Rx partner on lower cost generic drugs

The 18 BCBS companies will provide $55 million to help create a Civica subsidiary focused on generic…

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