Want to lower drug prices? Reform the U.S. patent system

Pharmaceutical manufacturers can exploit the current system, driving up costs. Policy leaders must act.

Representation is at the heart of healthy communities

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we encourage everyone who is eligible to register to vote.

30 years later: One therapist’s career dream rediscovered

Melandie Smith-Austin paused getting her license. Decades later, Kaiser Permanente is helping her finish what she started.

Kaiser Permanente and UH Mānoa expand mental health workforce

The Mental Health Career Accelerator helps more Hawaii graduates become licensed clinicians, strengthening access to care statewide.

Accelerating growth in the mental health care workforce

Policymakers can help expand and diversify the mental health care workforce.

The importance of childhood vaccinations

years because of their proven, life-saving benefits.

Kaiser Permanente invests $10 million to expand youth mental health peer support

The Youth Mental Health Corps increases access, strengthens connections, and complements clinical care.

More older adults could benefit from PACE

The program helps people have more good days and live independently. Policymakers should take steps to expand it.

AI cut MRI wait times up to 60%

At Kaiser Permanente, clear rules and strong leadership made shorter MRI waits possible.

Kaiser Permanente invests $150 million in California mental health care

share practices that strengthen care across the state.