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Buprenorphine saves lives. Why can’t more patients get it?

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January 13, 2026

New, sustainably built Lakewood Medical Offices to open

December 22, 2025

‘A Better Idea for Health Care’ is Kaiser Permanente’s 2026 Rose Parade® float theme

December 8, 2025

Carrie Owen Plietz named group senior vice president, chief operating officer, Care Delivery

November 19, 2025

Strengthening food security across the islands

November 14, 2025

$50,000 grant for homeless and at-risk veterans

October 20, 2025

Kaiser Permanente health plans earn high 2026 Medicare Star Ratings

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January 14, 2026

Allegations related to Medicare risk adjustment resolved

The settlement agreement reached with the Department of Justice contains …

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January 9, 2026

Can ‘airport divorce’ lower travel stress?

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January 7, 2026

Building confidence and wellness through coaching

Kaiser Permanente and the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission …

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December 19, 2025

Exceptional maternity care — Kaiser Permanente delivers

Year after year, our hospitals earn national honors for care that puts …

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December 15, 2025

‘Free’ drug samples aren’t really free

Pharmaceutical marketing hurts patient care and drives up costs. At Kaiser …

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December 12, 2025

Our California health plans honored with top ratings

Kaiser Permanente receives 5 out of 5 stars for overall quality of care …

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December 12, 2025

Quick on-site blood sugar tests target uncontrolled diabetes

A new research study by Kaiser Permanente shows point-of-care A1C testing …

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December 9, 2025

Buprenorphine saves lives. Why can’t more patients get it?

Policy changes are crucial for better opioid addiction treatment.

December 5, 2025

The importance of hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

Kaiser Permanente will continue to offer the hepatitis B vaccine at birth …

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November 19, 2025

Will AI rules leave small hospitals behind?

Policymakers can design regulations that protect patients and work for …

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November 19, 2025

Building places for fun and fitness

Los Angeles Football Club and Kaiser Permanente marked another year of …

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November 17, 2025

Health and housing partnerships create lasting change

Victorville, California, has achieved a significant reduction in homelessness …

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