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Kaiser Permanente

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Info from the Internet

Profits Over Patients ?

Sex Abuse of Patients ?

A Troubling History of Problems ?

Even Major $1B Medicare Fraud ?

Do Some Kaiser People Need to be In Jail ?

Is it TIME for Kaiser to be Dismantled ?

By #A3C5B9S1E1D8 Initially Posted: 09 Feb 2026 Copyright © 2026 by #A3C5B9S1E1D8

Just check through the pages linked in the panels below, to see the questionable things which seem to be happening within the Kaiser system. It's very hot stuff!

This page is just a mere introduction to what has been going on in the Kaiser system. It is meant to be a starting point for people to then do further research.

PANEL ONE

KAISER: SEXUAL ABUSE OF PATIENTS ?

2 women file suit against Kaiser Permanente alleging sexual abuse, exploitation by nurse
[25 Apr 2016]
https://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/2016/04/2_women_file_suit_against_kais.html

2 women sue Kaiser over nurse facing sex abuse charges
[26 Apr 2016, updated: 27 Apr 2016]
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/2-women-sue-kaiser-over-nurse-facing-sex-abuse-charges/283-154368216

$1 mil. lawsuit filed against Kaiser Permanente over nurse accused of sexual abuse
[25 Apr 2016]
https://katu.com/news/local/1-mil-lawsuit-filed-against-keiser-permanente-over-nurse-accused-of-sexual-abuse

Another Sexual Battery Lawsuit Against Kaiser
[Mar 2018]
https://malpracticecases.millerandzois.com/kaiser-williams-sexual-assault.html

Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, accuses medical assistant of sexual assault during cancer surgery
[20 Feb 2025, updated: 21 Feb 2025]
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/20/berkeley-man-sues-kaiser-permanente-alleges-medical-assistant-of-sexual-assault-during-cancer-surgery/

Calif. [Kaiser] Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting Unconscious Patient, and There May Be More Victims: Police
[04 Mar 2024]
https://people.com/california-nurse-accused-sexually-assaulting-unconscious-patient-8603905

California [Kaiser] Nurse Sexually Assaults Unconscious Patient, Possibly More Victims: Police
[05 Mar 2024]
https://www.crimeonline.com/2024/03/05/california-nurse-sexually-assaults-unconscious-patient-possibly-more-victims-police/

Former Kaiser nurse arrested for mistreatment, sexual abuse
[16 Apr 2016]
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/former-kaiser-nurse-arrested-for-mistreatment-sexual-abuse/

Former Kaiser nurse arrested for mistreatment, sexual abuse
[16 Apr 2016]
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/16/former-kaiser-nurse-arrested-for-mistreatment-sexu/

Former Kaiser Permanente nurse pleads guilty to sex abuse
[07 Feb 2017]
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/former-kaiser-permanente-nurse-pleads-guilty-to-sex-abuse/283-197495141

Former Kaiser nurse sentenced for sex abuse of patients
[13 Feb 2017]
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/former-kaiser-nurse-sentenced-for-sex-abuse-of-patients/283-407978689

Former Kaiser Permanente nurse arrested on sex abuse charges at Beaverton clinic
[16 Apr 2016]
https://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/2016/04/former_kaiser_permanente_nurse.html

Kaiser Doctor Booked on Suspicion of Sexual Assault
[05 Jan 2012]
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/on-air/kaiser_doctor_booked_on_suspicion_of_sexual_assault_los_angeles/1938839/

Kaiser nurse gets prison for sexually abusing 5 patients
[13 Feb 2017]
https://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/2017/02/kaiser_nurse_gets_prison_for_s.htm

Kaiser Permanente: Doctor Sexual Abuse Allegations
[no exact page date --- a number of allegations]
https://helpingsurvivors.org/medical-sexual-assault/kaiser-permanente-lawsuits/

Kaiser Permanente employee arrested in connection with sexual assault
[11 Feb 2017]
https://www.ktvu.com/news/kaiser-permanente-employee-arrested-in-connection-with-sexual-assault

Kaiser Permanente sued over ex-nurse facing sex abuse charges
[26 Apr 2016]
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/apr/26/kaiser-permanente-sued-over-ex-nurse-facing-sex-ab/

K&M Files Lawsuit Against Kaiser for Sex Abuse by Male Nurse
[25 Apr 2016]
https://www.kafourymcdougal.com/km-files-lawsuit-against-kaiser-for-sex-abuse-by-male-nurse/

Local [Kaiser] Nurse Arrested for Sexual Assault of Patient
[28 Mar 2024]
https://www.citynewsgroup.com/articles/local-nurse-arrested-for-sexual-assault-of-patient

Man Settled with Kaiser Doctor He Alleges Abused Him as a Child
[21 Feb 2025]
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2025/02/21/man-settles-suit-alleging-kaiser-doctor-abused-him-as-child/

Man settles suit alleging Kaiser doctor abused him as child
[26 Feb 2025]
https://www.ourweekly.com/2025/02/26/man-settles-suit-alleging-kaiser-doctor-abused-him-as-child/

Nurse accused of sexually assaulting patient at Kaiser Permanente Hospital
[01 Mar 2024]
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/nurse-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-patient-at-kaiser-permanente-hospital/

Nurse accused of sexually assaulting unconscious patient; Out on bail
[01 Mar 2024]
https://www.foxla.com/news/nurse-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-unconscious-patient-out-on-bail

Nurse arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting patient at [Kaiser] hospital in Riverside
[03 Mar 2024]
https://abc7.com/post/nurse-arrested-riverside-hospital/14487523/

Nurse arrested, suspected of sexually assaulting patient at a Riverside hospital
[02 Mar 2024, updated: 04 Mar 2024]
https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/03/02/nurse-arrested-suspected-of-sexually-assaulting-patient-at-a-riverside-hospital/

Nurse sexually abuses unconscious patient at [Kaiser] hospital in California, officials say
[04 Mar 2024]
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article286234450.html

Oregon Women Sue Kaiser Over Ex-Nurse Facing Sex Abuse Charges
[27 Apr 2016]
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2016/04/27/406761.htm

Patient alleges married Santa Rosa Kaiser doctors used her as 'sex toy,' stole her pot
[23 Feb 2013]
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2013/02/23/patient-alleges-married-santa-rosa-kaiser-doctors-used-her-as-sex-toy-stole-her-pot/

Patient files lawsuit Kaiser Permanente, alleges sexual assault during surgery
[updated: 20 Feb 2025]
https://www.ktvu.com/news/patient-files-lawsuit-kaiser-permanente-alleges-sexual-assault-during-surgery

Patients Sue Kaiser Permanente, Allege Doctor Assaulted Them
[04 Aug 2017]
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/patients-sue-kaiser-permanente-allege-doctor-assaulted-sexual-maryland/

Patient sues Kaiser Permanente, says he was touched sexually during surgery --- KTVU
[20 Feb 2025 / video time - 2:56]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKpuQc43r8c

San Francisco Woman Sues Kaiser Permanente After Alleged Sexual Assault
[no page date]
https://abuseguardian.com/kaiser-permanente-sexual-assault/

Sexual Assault Claim Against Kaiser Physician
[Mar 2018]
https://malpracticecases.millerandzois.com/sexual-assault-claim-against-kaiser-physician.html

Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Kaiser and Brian Williams
[Mar 2018]
https://malpracticecases.millerandzois.com/class-action-kaiser-williams.html

'There may be other victims': Nurse accused of sexually assaulting unconscious patient
[03 Mar 2024]
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/there-may-be-other-victims-nurse-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-unconscious-patient/

Woman sues Kaiser for alleged sexual assault by medical assistant
[19 Jan 2018]
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/19/woman-sues-kaiser-for-alleged-sexual-assault-by-medical-assistant/

Women sue Kaiser over nurse's alleged sex abuse
[25 Apr 2016]
https://www.koin.com/news/women-sue-kaiser-over-nurses-alleged-sex-abuse/

Women sue Kaiser Permanente for negligence in sex abuse case involving former nurse
[20 Dec 2017]
https://katu.com/news/local/women-sue-kaiser-permanente-for-negligence-in-sex-abuse-case-involving-former-nurse

Women sue Kaiser Permanente over nurse's sexual misconduct
[20 Dec 2017]
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/women-sue-kaiser-permanente-over-nurses-sexual-misconduct/283-500977984

PANEL TWO

KAISER: MASSIVE MEDICARE FRAUD ?

Claims that Kaiser Permanente defrauded the feds will move forward
[05 May 2022]
https://www.courthousenews.com/claims-that-kaiser-permanente-defrauded-the-feds-will-move-forward/

Column: The government lawsuit against Kaiser points to a massive fraud problem in Medicare
[04 Aug 2021]
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/column-government-lawsuit-against-kaiser-120028112.html

DOJ accuses Kaiser Permanente of Medicare Advantage fraud in new complaint
[26 Oct 2021]
https://medcitynews.com/2021/10/doj-accuses-kaiser-permanente-of-medicare-advantage-fraud-in-new-complaint/

DOJ alleges Kaiser Permanente defrauded Medicare of $1 billion
[02 Nov 2021]
https://codingnetwork.com/doj-alleges-kaiser-permanente-defrauded-medicare-of-1-billion/

DOJ joins false claims suit against Kaiser Permanente
[02 Aug 2021]
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/doj-joins-false-claims-suit-against-kaiser-permanente

DOJ joins lawsuits alleging Kaiser Permanente committed Medicare fraud
[02 Aug 2021]
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/doj-joins-lawsuits-alleging-kaiser-permanente-committed-medicare-fraud/604285/

Federal government joins overbilling lawsuits against Kaiser Permanente
[30 Jul 2021]
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/federal-government-joins-overbilling-lawsuits-against-kaiser-permanente-2021-07-30/

Kaiser Permanente Accused of Submitting False Claims to Medicare
[06 Nov 2018]
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/kaiser-permanente-accused-of-submitting-false-claims-to-medicare/

Kaiser Permanente Affiliates Pay $556M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
[14 Jan 2026]
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/kaiser-permanente-affiliates-pay-556m-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations

Kaiser Permanente Defrauded Medicare of $1 Billion, DOJ Alleges (1)
[26 Oct 2021]
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/kaiser-permanente-defrauded-medicare-of-1-billion-doj-alleges

Kaiser Permanente, DOJ nearing resolution in $1 billion Medicare fraud case
[20 Oct 2025]
https://www.statnews.com/2025/10/20/kaiser-permanente-medicare-advantage-fraud-settlement-doj/

Kaiser Permanente Sued By Federal Government Over Alleged Medicare Fraud
[31 Jul 2021]
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/kaiser-permanente-sued-alleged-medicare-fraud/

Kaiser Permanente To Pay $556 Million in Record Medicare Advantage Fraud Settlement
[15 Jan 2026]
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/medicare-advantage-record-fraud-settlement-kaiser-permanente-556-million/

Kaiser's $556M Medicare Advantage whistleblower lawsuit: 10 things to know
[28 Jan 2026]
https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/kaisers-556m-medicare-advantage-whistleblower-lawsuit-10-things-to-know/

Taking Advantage of Medicare Advantage: Medicare Part C [Kaiser] Fraud
[17 Aug 2021]
https://natlawreview.com/article/taking-advantage-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-c-fraud

Trump FBI Bags Kaiser in Record $556 Million Fraud Settlement
[02 Feb 2026]
https://mountaintoptimes.substack.com/p/trump-fbi-bags-kaiser-in-record-556

Trump Justice Dept. Bags Kaiser for $556 Million Fraud Settlement
[02 Feb 2026]
https://chrissstreet.substack.com/p/trump-justice-department-bags-kaiser

U.S. Department of Justice sues Kaiser Permanente over alleged Medicare fraud
[01 Aug 2021]
https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/08/01/us-sues-kaiser-permanente-over-alleged-medicare-fraud/

U.S. Justice Dept. alleges Kaiser Permanente committed Medicare fraud in California suit
[01 Aug 2021]
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/article253154163.html

US Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Alleged Medicare Fraud
[31 Jul 2021]
https://www.kqed.org/news/11883332/us-sues-kaiser-permanente-over-alleged-medicare-fraud

US sues Kaiser Permanente over alleged Medicare fraud
[31 Jul 2021]
https://apnews.com/article/business-health-medicare-566111a018e5e8f3d0224180050cbf0a

US sues Kaiser Permanente over alleged Medicare fraud
[31 Jul 2021]
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-sues-kaiser-permanente-over-030744351.html

PANEL THREE

MISDIAGNOSED, HARMED AND/OR DEAD ?

Deal reached with Kaiser over Turlock woman's death
[16 Jan 2015]
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/article6804855.html

Family Who Sued Kaiser After Daughter's Death Fights Law That Limits Malpractice Payout
[15 Jan 2014]
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/family-who-sued-kaiser-after-daughters-death-fights-law-that-limits-malpractice-payout/

Girl is misdiagnosed [by Kaiser] as having the flu, so her pneumonia goes untreated, leading to her death
[19 Apr 2016]
https://consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/girl-misdiagnosed-having-flu-so-her-pneumonia-goes-untreated-leading-her-death/

Hodes Milman Secures $17.25 Million Award for Kaiser Medical Misdiagnosis
[01 Nov 2022]
https://verdictvictory.com/blog/17-million-kaiser-medical-misdiagnosis-stroke-lawsuit/

Kaiser -- Death Resulting from Advice Nurse Error
[no page date]
https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/case-results/kaiser-death-resulting-from-advice-nurse-error/

Kaiser Misdiagnosis Led to Paralysis, Woman Says
[30 Dec 2013]
https://www.courthousenews.com/kaiser-misdiagnosis-led-to-paralysis-woman-says/

Kaiser Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Medical Malpractice Damages After Death of Tennis Champion
[no page date]
https://californiamedlaw.com/blog/kaiser-permanente-medical-malpractice-judgment-2022/

Kaiser Result: Wrongful Death -- Advice Nurse Error
[02 Jul 2025]
https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/2025/07/02/kaiser-result-wrongful-death-advice-nurse-error/

Kaiser settles with family of 10-year-old who died of undiagnosed pneumonia
[15 Jan 2014, updated: 30 Aug 2017]
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2014/01/15/kaiser-settles-with-family-of-10-year-old-who-died-of-undiagnosed-pneumonia/

Katie Thurston Updates On [Kaiser] Cancer Misdiagnosis Legal Battle
[24 Jun 2025]
https://tvshowsace.com/2025/06/24/katie-thurston-updates-on-cancer-misdiagnosis-legal-battle/

Misdiagnosis Of Testicular Cancer Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled Against Kaiser Permanente
[no page date]
https://medicalmalpracticelawyers.com/misdiagnosis-of-testicular-cancer-medical-malpractice-wrongful-death-lawsuit-settled-against-kaiser-permanente/

Probe reveals Vallejo man died at Kaiser ER after long wait
[12 Jul 2024 / video time - 5:45]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw9Mecw_nlc

Sepsis Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Against Kaiser Permanente
[no page date]
https://www.millerandzois.com/medical-malpractice/maryland-hospital-malpractice-lawyer/kaiser-permanente-malpractice/kaiser-sepsis-malpractice/

PANEL FOUR

NEGLIGENCE OR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ?

Jury Awards $28 Million Verdict to Kaiser Permanente Patient in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit says Shernoff Bidart Echeverria Bentley LLP
[26 Mar 2015]
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jury-awards-28-million-verdict-to-kaiser-permanente-patient-in-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-says-shernoff-bidart-echeverria-bentley-llp-300056602.html

Kaiser doctor accused of negligence
[17 Oct 2007, updated: 12 Sep 2018]
https://www.montereyherald.com/2007/10/17/kaiser-doctor-accused-of-negligence/

Kaiser Doctor Accused Of Negligence Remains On Job
[16 Oct 2007]
https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/Kaiser-News/Kaiser-Doctor-Accused-Of-Negligence-Remains-On-Job/

Kaiser doctor, accused of negligence, remains on the job
[21 Oct 2007]
https://oct15-oct21.blogspot.com/2007/10/kaiser-doctor-accused-of-negligence.html

Kaiser Permanente problems now go beyond medical malpractice cases
[no page date]
https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/kaiser-permanente-problems-beyond-malpractice/

Kaiser Settled Malpractice Suit, but Not Nearly Enough
[27 May 2009]
https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/medical_malpractice/malpractice-Kaiser-settlement-12339.html

Lawsuit Alleges Medical Malpractice by Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center and Cardiology Employee
[23 Apr 2025]
https://baldwinparknewsonline.com/lawsuit-alleges-medical-malpractice-by-kaiser-permanente-baldwin-park-medical-center-and-cardiology-employee/

Med-mal case against Kaiser goes to trial when arbitration clause is beaten. $28 million gross. Los Angeles County.
[2015 ?]
https://juryverdictalert.com/medical-malpractice/rahm-v-kaiser

Novato widow, family win $3 million malpractice case against Kaiser
[13 Mar 2022, updated: 14 Mar 2022]
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/03/13/novato-widow-family-win-3m-malpractice-case-against-kaiser/

Top 50 Kaiser Medical Malpractice Settlements in California
[09 Oct 2024]
https://www.personalinjurysandiego.org/practice-areas/top-50-kaiser-medical-malpractice-settlements-in-california/

Widow wins malpractice lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente now raising awareness
[24 Feb 2022 / video time - 2:50]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnOxQrUKo6I

Woman Who Sued Kaiser Over Lost Leg Awarded $28.2M
[26 Mar 2015]
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/woman-who-sued-kaiser-over-lost-leg-awarded-28-2m/

PANEL FIVE

KAISER'S "ELITE" SITTING ON BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ?

As Kaiser Workers Strike, 'Not-for-Profit' Is Sitting on $67 Billion
[18 Oct 2025]
https://prospect.org/2025/10/18/2025-10-18-kaiser-workers-strike-not-for-profit-sitting-on-67-billion/

Kaiser and Risant revenue exceeds $115 billion
[11 Feb 2025]
https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/kaiser-and-risant-revenue-exceeds-115-billion

Kaiser made $8 billion in profits last year. So why are patients struggling to get mental health care?
[29 Sep 2022]
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Who-is-going-to-hold-Kaiser-accountable-17474027.php

Kaiser Permanente clears $115B revenue in 2024 thanks to Risant Health additions
[10 Feb 2025]
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/kaiser-permanente-clears-115b-revenue-2024-risant-health-additions

Kaiser rides completed Geisinger acquisition to $7.4B income in Q1
[14 May 2024]
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/kaiser-earnings-first-quarter-geisinger-acquisition/716060/

Kaiser Permanente nearly triples surplus to $7.4 billion in 2019
[07 Feb 2020]
https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/kaiser-permanente-nearly-triples-surplus-74-billion-2019/

Kaiser sets new record for annual net income with $8.1B
[14 Feb 2022]
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/kaiser-record-net-income-covid-nonprofit/618783/

New Report Details Kaiser Permanente's $67 Billion in Financial Reserves
[20 Oct 2025]
https://unacuhcp.org/news/new-report-details-kp-reserves/

PANEL SIX

MISHANDLING OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE ?

As the Kaiser strike drags on, state regulators say the company hasn't corrected 'deficiencies' in mental health care
[27 Mar 2025, updated: 24 May 2025]
https://laist.com/news/health/kaiser-mental-health-care-state-report-strike

CA Fines Kaiser $50M For Mental Health Care Shortfall
[13 Oct 2023]
https://patch.com/california/sacramento/ca-fines-kaiser-50m-mental-health-care-shortfall

Calif. Calls Kaiser Mental Health Services 'Inadequate' as Treatment Delays Persist
[25 Feb 2015]
https://www.kqed.org/stateofhealth/23993/calif-calls-kaiser-mental-health-services-inadequate-as-treatment-delays-persist

California Fines Kaiser $4M Over Violations of Mental Health Laws
[26 Jun 2013]
https://californiahealthline.org/morning-breakout/california-fines-kaiser-4m-over-violations-of-mental-health-laws/

Court reinstates lawsuit accusing Kaiser of discriminating against mentally ill patients
[18 May 2023]
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/kaiser-mental-health-lawsuit-18107652.php

Kaiser accused of illegally using clerical staff, algorithms to triage suicidal patients
[08 Apr 2025]
https://www.courthousenews.com/kaiser-accused-of-illegally-using-clerical-staff-algorithms-to-triage-suicidal-patients/

Kaiser accused of violations months after state fine on mental healthcare
[09 Apr 2024]
https://binghamtonherald.com/kaiser-accused-of-violations-months-after-state-fine-on-mental-healthcare/

Kaiser faces ongoing violations as mental health strike continues
[31 Mar 2025]
https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2025/03/31/kaiser-faces-ongoing-violations-as-mental-health-strike-continues

Kaiser Permanente's mental health care nightmare
[no page date]
https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/kaiser-permanente-mental-health-care-nightmare/

Kaiser To Pay $4M Fine Over Violations of Calif. Mental Health Laws
[10 Sep 2014]
https://californiahealthline.org/morning-breakout/kaiser-to-pay-4m-fine-over-violations-of-calif-mental-health-laws/

Lawsuit accuses Kaiser Permanente of overstating number of mental health providers available to patients
[14 Jun 2021]
https://nuhw.org/lawsuit-accuses-kaiser-permanente-overstating-number-mental-health-providers-available-to-patients/

New evidence shows Kaiser Permanente continues to violate California law
[08 Jan 2015]
https://nuhw.org/new-evidence-shows-kaiser-permanente-continues-violate-california-law/

New state report shows Kaiser mental health violations remain uncorrected
[26 Mar 2025]
https://home.nuhw.org/2025/03/26/new-state-report-shows-kaiser-mental-health-violations-remain-uncorrected-more-than-a-year-after-a-record-fine-and-more-than-five-months-into-the-longest-mental-health-strike-in-california-history/

Oakland-Based Kaiser Agrees To Pay $4M Fine Over Access To Mental Health Services
[11 Sep 2014]
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-based-kaiser-agrees-to-pay-4m-fine-over-access-to-mental-health-services/

State Regulators Say Kaiser Fails to Fix Mental Health Issues Amid Worker Strike
[no page date]
https://mind.help/mh-news/state-regulators-say-kaiser-mental-health-issues/

Striking Kaiser therapists say thousands of appointments likely to be cancelled
[03 Dec 2024]
https://lapublicpress.org/2024/12/striking-kaiser-therapists-say-thousands-of-appointments-likely-to-be-cancelled/

Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care
[09 Apr 2024]
https://www.yahoo.com/news/kaiser-accused-violations-months-state-164924014.html

Union questions patient care quality as Kaiser strike enters third week
[07 Nov 2024]
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/11/07/union-questions-patient-care-quality-as-kaiser-strike-enters-third-week/

Union Strikes California Hospital Giant [Kaiser] Over Violations of Mental Health Laws
[24 Aug 2022]
https://nuhw.org/wp-content/uploads/Union-Strikes-California-Hospital-Giant-Over-Violations-of-Mental-Health-Laws.pdf

'We have never seen such an egregious case': Inside Kaiser's broken mental health care system
[03 May 2021]
https://www.fastcompany.com/90631941/we-have-never-seen-such-an-egregious-case-inside-kaisers-broken-mental-health-care-system

PANEL SEVEN

ILLEGAL DUMPING: MEDICAL WASTE, PATIENT RECORDS ?

Attorney General Bonta Announces $49 Million Settlement with Kaiser for Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste, and Protected Patient Information
[08 Sep 2023]
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-announces-49-million-settlement-kaiser-illegal-disposal

California fines Kaiser $49M for illegal disposal of hazardous and medical waste and protected patient records
[08 Sep 2023]
https://newsantaana.com/california-fines-kaiser-49m-for-illegal-disposal-of-hazardous-and-medical-waste-and-protected-patient-records/

Kaiser Agrees to $49M Settlement, Admits Illegal Disposal of Medical Waste, Patient Records
[08 Sep 2023]
https://www.sanjoseinside.com/news/kaiser-agrees-to-49m-settlement-admits-illegal-disposal-of-medical-waste-patient-records/

Kaiser Permanente to pay $49M after investigators found syringes, medical records in trash
[11 Sep 2023]
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/kaiser-permanente-pay-49m-settle-trash-garbage-disposal/693253/

Kaiser to pay $49M after California AG says investigators found 'body parts' in trash
[08 Sep 2023]
https://www.yahoo.com/news/kaiser-permanente-pay-49m-california-191040566.html

Kaiser to pay $49 million after environmental, patient privacy violations
[08 Sep 2023]
https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2023/09/08/kaiser-to-pay-49-million-after-environmental-patient-privacy-violations/

Kaiser to pay $49 million for dumping syringes, bodily fluids into normal dumpsters
[08 Sep 2023]
https://www.dailynews.com/2023/09/08/kaiser-to-pay-49-million-for-dumping-syringes-bodily-fluids-into-normal-dumpsters/

Kaiser to pay $49 million settlement for illegal disposal of protected patient information and medical waste
[14 Sep 2023]
https://www.paubox.com/news/kaiser-to-pay-49-million-settlement-for-illegal-disposal-of-protected-patient-information-and-medical-waste

Kaiser to pay $49 million to California for illegally dumping private medical records, medical waste
[08 Sep 2023]
https://apnews.com/article/kaiser-permanente-blood-body-parts-dumpster-fine-fb0e97f7cafb738d34047717baa537b9

Undercover operation catches Kaiser illegally dumping medical waste -- from syringes to body fluids -- and personal health records
[08 Sep 2023, updated: 11 Sep 2023]
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/08/kaiser-to-pay-49-million-to-settle-state-claims-of-illegal-medical-waste-health-record-disposal/

PANEL EIGHT

PATIENT MEDICAL INFO TO MICROSOFT, GOOGLE, OTHERS

Data Breach Lawsuit Says Kaiser Permanente Disclosed Info of 13.4 Million Patients to Microsoft, Google, Twitter
[updated: 20 Jan 2026]
https://www.classaction.org/news/data-breach-lawsuit-says-kaiser-permanente-disclosed-info-of-13.4-million-patients-to-microsoft-google-twitter

Kaiser Caught Sharing Your Medical Data With Google and Microsoft, Massive $47.5M Settlement Revealed On Kaiser Class Action Lawsuit, Here's How Much You Could Get
[09 Jan 2026]
https://allaboutlawyer.com/kaiser-caught-sharing-your-medical-data-with-google-and-microsoft-massive-47-5m-settlement-revealed-on-kaiser-class-action-lawsuit-heres-how-much-you-could-get/

Kaiser class action claims company lets Google, Twitter 'wiretap' sensitive health information
[26 May 2023]
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/privacy/kaiser-class-action-claims-company-lets-google-twitter-wiretap-sensitive-health-information/

Kaiser exposed up to 13.4M plan member records to third parties
[26 Apr 2024]
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/kaiser-exposed-millions-records-data-breach/714441/

Kaiser Permanente agrees to $46M settlement over data incident affecting 13.4M people
[05 Dec 2025]
https://healthexec.com/topics/health-it/cybersecurity/kaiser-permanente-agrees-46m-settlement-over-data-incident-affecting-134m-people

Kaiser Permanente Hit With Suit Over Health Info Disclosure (1)
[12 Jun 2023]
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/kaiser-permanente-hit-with-lawsuit-over-health-info-disclosure

Kaiser Permanente reaches $46M settlement over data sharing; 13 million people could get a payout
[13 Jan 2026]
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/kaiser-permanente-reaches-46-million-settlement/507-e2708869-edbd-4b17-ba3a-8bd8ab57788c

Kaiser Permanente's $47.5 Million Lesson About the HIPAA Security Rule
[09 Dec 2025]
https://thehipaaetool.com/kaiser-permanente-47-5-mil-lesson-hipaa-security/

Kaiser Permanente Shares Website Visitors' Info with Third Parties, Class Action Says [UPDATE]
[09 May 2023]
https://www.classaction.org/news/kaiser-permanente-shares-website-visitors-info-with-third-parties-class-action-says

Kaiser settles class-action web tracking lawsuit for $46M
[03 Dec 2025]
https://www.techtarget.com/healthtechsecurity/news/366635442/Kaiser-settles-class-action-web-tracking-lawsuit-for-46M

Patients Advance Kaiser Class Action Over Google Info Sharing
[12 Apr 2024]
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/patients-advance-kaiser-class-action-over-google-info-sharing

Up to $47.5M Kaiser Settlement Ends Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Disclosure of Patient Info [UPDATE]
[updated: 08 Jan 2026]
https://www.classaction.org/news/up-to-47.5m-kaiser-settlement-ends-class-action-lawsuit-over-alleged-disclosure-of-patient-info

PANEL NINE

KAISER: "PROFITS OVER PATIENTS" ?

Profits Over Patients: Kaiser Permanente's Shift in Institutional Priorities and the Dire Consequences to Health Care
[Jan 2026 --- 84-page PDF document]
https://unacuhcp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ProfitsOverPatients_2026.pdf

31,000 Kaiser Nurses Strike as Their Union Says Employer Puts 'Profit Over Patients'
[26 Jan 2026]
https://www.commondreams.org/news/kaiser-nurses-strike-2026

Kaiser workers strike for 2nd day: 'It's been profits over patients'
[06 Oct 2023]
https://www.kptv.com/2023/10/06/kaiser-workers-strike-2nd-day-its-been-profits-over-patients/

Profits Over Patients: Kaiser Permanente’s Shift in Institutional Priorities and the Dire Consequences to Health Care
[Jan 2026 --- 2-page PDF document]
https://unacuhcp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PROFITS-OVER-PATIENTS-Highlights_Jan-2026.pdf

"Profits Over Patients:" New Report Details Kaiser's Financial Practices and Patient Harm
[15 Jan 2026]
https://unacuhcp.org/news/profits-over-patients-new-report-details-kaisers-financial-practices-and-patient-harm/

PANEL TEN

KAISER: HISTORY OF RIPPING-OFF OTHER HOSPITALS ?

California health system sues Kaiser, alleging 'tens of millions' in underpayments
[22 Mar 2022]
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/california-health-system-sues-kaiser-alleging-tens-of-millions-in-underpayments/

Hospital chains accuse Kaiser of shortchanging them for ER treatment of its members
[12 Aug 2025]
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/12/hospital-chains-accuse-kaiser-of-shortchanging-them-for-er-treatment-of-its-members/

Hospitals accuse Kaiser of failing to pay millions in emergency care claims
[20 Aug 2025]
https://www.benefitspro.com/2025/08/20/hospitals-accuse-kaiser-of-failing-to-pay-millions-in-emergency-care-claims/

Hospitals Seek $25 Million From Kaiser in Pay Dispute
[14 Feb 2008]
https://californiahealthline.org/morning-breakout/hospitals-seek-25-million-from-kaiser-in-pay-dispute/

Hospitals Sue Kaiser Over Emergency Care
[05 Jan 2012]
https://www.courthousenews.com/hospitals-sue-kaiser-over-emergency-care/

Kaiser being sued by Solano health care group
[31 Aug 2017, updated: 30 Aug 2018]
https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2017/08/31/kaiser-being-sued-by-solano-health-care-group/

Kaiser sued by other hospitals over bills
[04 Jan 2007]
https://www.ocregister.com/2007/01/04/kaiser-sued-by-other-hospitals-over-bills/

Providence hospitals allege Kaiser Health Plan underpaid millions for emergency care
[15 Aug 2025]
https://www.beckerspayer.com/legal/providence-hospitals-allege-kaiser-health-plan-underpaid-millions-for-emergency-care/

SoCal Hospitals Sue Kaiser for $140 Million
[22 May 2014]
https://www.courthousenews.com/socal-hospitals-sue-kaiser-for-140-million/

Three hospitals sue Kaiser over unpaid bills
[13 Feb 2008]
https://www.ocregister.com/2008/02/13/three-hospitals-sue-kaiser-over-unpaid-bills/

Underpaid by Millions: Providence Takes Aim at Kaiser Permanente
[28 Aug 2025]
https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cfo/underpaid-millions-providence-takes-aim-kaiser-permanente

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